What is "curtly" in English? Definition and Explanations

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What does curtly mean in English? Meaning of curtly definition and abbreviation with examples.

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What is "curtly" in English? Definition and Explanations

Meaning of "curtly": in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner

Adverb

  • Meaning: in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
  • Example: he told me curtly to get on with it he talked short with everyone he said shortly that he didn't like it
  • Synonyms: curtly short shortly
  • Synonyms:

    harshly, crudely, imprudently, loudly, roughly, sharply, bluntly, discourteously, barbarously, boorishly, brazenly, coarsely, contemptuously, crassly, disrespectfully, indecently, indecorously, insolently, sassily, snootily, tactlessly, unabashedly, uncivilly, uncouthly, ungraciously, vulgarly,

    Antonyms:

    courteously, politely, civilly, suavely,

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    curtly in English: curtly
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