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pact
Comparative
more compact
Superlative
most compact
1
small and efficiently arranged or designed
- The compact car was perfect for navigating the narrow city streets.
- She carried a compact mirror in her purse for quick touch-ups.
- The studio apartment was compact but had everything she needed.
- He packed his clothes into a compact suitcase for the weekend trip.
- The compact flashlight provided a bright light despite its tiny size.
2
closely packed together or firmly united, as in a tight formation
- The concert hall was filled with a compact crowd of enthusiastic fans.
- The compact arrangement of furniture made the small room feel cozy.
- The compact rows of crops ensured efficient use of the farmland.
- The compact city blocks were bustling with activity.
- The compact seating in the theater made for an intimate viewing experience.
Antonyms:
3
presenting information clearly and briefly in a small or efficient format
- The brochure provided a compact guide to the museum's exhibits.
- She gave a compact summary of the meeting, highlighting only the essential points.
- His compact writing style made complex topics easy to understand.
- The report was compact, condensing weeks of research into just a few pages.
- The compact review of the play captured its themes without unnecessary detail.
4
having a small, solid body that is tightly built
- His compact frame made him agile and quick on the field.
- The wrestler had a compact body, all muscle and power.
- The compact boxer moved with controlled, efficient strength.
- The dog had a compact body, perfect for fitting into small spaces.
- Her compact frame allowed her to move quickly through the crowd.