What does curtly mean?
Curtly means In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely..
Curtly
Pronunciation varies by accent · adverb
Meaning
In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely..
Example Sentences
She greeted me with a bright smile, and said: “Back already? Did you find it?” With a strong effort I mastered my emotion and replied curtly but civilly that the answer was in the negative. “No,” I said, “I did not find it.”
Synonyms for curtly
Antonyms for curtly
Related Words
Word Forms
- more curtly
- most curtly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for curtly?
Common synonyms include shortly, short.
What is the opposite of curtly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use curtly in a sentence?
She greeted me with a bright smile, and said: “Back already? Did you find it?” With a strong effort I mastered my emotion and replied curtly but civilly that the answer was in the negative. “No,” I said, “I did not find it.”
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