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Compactly

usgb/kəmˈpæktli,ˈkɑːmpæktli/Volume
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Used to describe objects or arrangements occupying minimal space or arranged neatly and efficiently. SlideShe packed her suitcase compactly to fit everything.
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Descriptive ImageryPlay
'Compactly' can convey visual imagery of tightness and organization, useful in descriptive writing. SlideThe tiny apartment was compactly set up, leaving room to move.
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Efficiency ImplicationPlay
Implies that something is done with efficiency and no wasted space, often admired in design and architecture. SlideThe new phone model is compactly engineered to enhance grip.