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curtly

/ˈkɜːrt.li/

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adverb

/ˈkɜːrt.li/C1formal
  • ruНаречие, означающее «грубо кратко или резко». Описывает речь или поведение, которое является коротким и пренебрежительным, часто доходящим до невежливости.

An adverb meaning "in a rudely brief or abrupt manner." It describes speech or behavior that is short and dismissive, often to the point of being impolite.

  1. Abruptly and rudelyB2formal

    In a manner that is short, abrupt, and discourteous, often showing impatience or lack of interest.

    ruРезко и грубо

    • He curtly dismissed the question without explanation.
    • She replied curtly, 'I don't have time for this.'
    • The manager curtly told them to leave the office.

    Synonymsabruptlybluntlybrusquelydiscourteouslygrufflyimpolitelyrudelysharplyshortlysnappishlytersely

    Antonymscourteouslygraciouslypolitely

Forms
  • more curtly comparative form
  • most curtly superlative form
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