curtly

[US]/'kə:tli/
[UK]/ˈkə..tlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. abruptly; rudely

Phrases & Collocations

speak curtly

respond curtly

tone curtly

Example Sentences

The request was curtly refused.

He nodded curtly and walked away.

He spoke curtly to his subordinates.

The customer was dealt with curtly by the salesperson.

The boss dismissed the idea curtly.

She nodded curtly and left the room.

He responded curtly to the reporter's questions.

The teacher curtly told the students to be quiet.

The manager spoke curtly when discussing the budget.

She dismissed the suggestion curtly.

He greeted her curtly and walked away.

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