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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    suddenly hastily quickly rapidly swiftly sharply precipitously unexpectedly instantaneously momentarily briefly fleetingly transitorily ephemeral short-lived curt brusque terse blunt crude coarse rude rough harsh violent forceful vigorous impetuous headlong reckless impulsive spontaneous unanticipated unforeseen surprising

    Meaning of Abruptly

    The primary meaning of "Abruptly" is to stop or change something suddenly.

    Definitions

    • Oxford Languages defines "Abruptly" as happening or done suddenly and unexpectedly, or in a rude or unfriendly way.
    • It can also imply a sudden and significant change, either in a physical sense, such as stopping or turning, or in a more abstract sense, like a change in behavior or circumstance.

    Etymology of Abruptly

    The word "Abruptly" originates from the Latin "abruptus," which is the past participle of "abripere," meaning to break off.
    Historically, "Abruptly" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe actions or events that occur suddenly or without warning, reflecting its Latin roots in the idea of something being broken off or terminated suddenly.

    Example Uses

    • The meeting ended abruptly when the fire alarm went off.
    • She stopped abruptly at the edge of the cliff, realizing how close she was to falling.
    • The conversation turned abruptly to the topic of politics, making everyone uncomfortable.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    gradually slowly gently softly quietly peacefully calmly smoothly continuously steadily consistently predictably expectedly foreseeably deliberately intentionally carefully cautiously prudently wisely thoughtfully

    Related Nouns

    stop halt pause break interruption cessation termination conclusion ending finale cessation suspension discontinuation abandonment desertion interruption disruption disturbance turbulence chaos anarchy disorder

    Related Verbs

    stop halt pause break interrupt terminate conclude end cease desist abandon desert discontinue suspend disrupt disturb turbulence riot rebel revolt

    Related Adjectives

    sudden unexpected unforeseen surprising shocking startling astounding astonishing remarkable extraordinary unusual unexpected surprising abrupt brusque curt terse blunt crude rough harsh violent forceful vigorous