curtly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière brève et sèche, souvent impolie ». Décrit une parole ou une attitude courte et dédaigneuse, allant parfois jusqu'à la rudesse.

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.

   Sèchement et avec brusquerie

   • 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.

   Synonymesabruptlybluntlybrusquelydiscourteouslygrufflyimpolitelyrudelysharplyshortlysnappishlytersely

   Antonymescourteouslygraciouslypolitely