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What is another word for Curtly? – 206 Curtly Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    abruptly briefly brusquely concisely crisply curtly directly gruffly laconically minimally perfunctorily briefly rudely sharply shortly snappily succinctly tersely bluntly compactly crisply crisply crunchily decisively dryly grudgingly harshly laconically peremptorily pithily ruggedly snappily succinctly tersely trenchantly truculently

    Meaning of Curtly

    The primary meaning of the word "Curtly" is in a way that is brief and to the point, often in a rude or unfriendly manner.

    Definitions

    • In a brief and direct manner, often in a way that seems rude or unfriendly
    • * In a terse or brusque way, without giving much detail or explanation

    Etymology of Curtly

    The word "Curtly" originates from the Old French word "court," meaning short, and the suffix "-ly," which forms an adverb
    Historically, the word has been used to describe speech or behavior that is brief and to the point, often in a way that is considered rude or unfriendly

    Example Uses

    • He spoke curtly to the interviewer, clearly annoyed by the questions
    • * She replied curtly, without giving any further explanation
    • * The manager spoke curtly to the employee, telling him to get back to work

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    affably amiably candidly cordially courteously expansively friendly fully graciously kindly lengthily politely thoroughly warmly affably amicably civilly completely considerately cooperatively courteously decorously deliberately detailedly elaborately explicitly extensively formally fully gently graciously kindly leisurely lengthily meticulously openly patiently politely precisely profoundly properly thoroughly thoughtfully truthfully warmly willingly

    Related Nouns

    abruptness bluntness brevity brusqueness civility concision courtesy curtness directness gruffness incivility laconism politeness rudeness succinctness terseness abruptness brevity brusqueness civility compactness conciseness curtness directness gruffness incivility laconism perfunctoriness politeness rudeness succinctness terseness

    Related Verbs

    abbreviate abridge answer communicate converse curtail cut express minimize murmur reply respond retort say shorten speak state utter abbreviate abridge articulate communicate compress condense contract converse curtail cut declare diminish downsize express lessen minimize murmur reduce reply respond retort say shorten simplify speak state utter

    Related Adjectives

    abrupt affable blunt brief brusque civil concise courteous curt direct gruff laconic perfunctory polite rude succinct terse abrupt affable amicable blunt brief brusque civil compact concise considerate courteous curt direct explicit expressive formal friendly gruff impolite inconsiderate laconic perfunctory polite precise rude succinct terse thorough thoughtful warm