Curtly
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Curtly is an adverb meaning In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely.
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
Depending on context, synonyms include shortly, short.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include shortly, short, brusquely, tersely, discourteously, uncivilly.
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