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- [kurt]
- /kɜrt/
- /kɜːt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kurt]
- /kɜrt/
Definitions of curtly word
- adjective curtly rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner. 1
- adjective curtly brief; concise; terse; laconic. 1
- adjective curtly short; shortened. 1
- noun curtly In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely. 1
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Origin of curtly
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30, curt is from the Latin word curtus shortened, short, cut short
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Parts of speech for Curtly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
curtly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for curtly
adv curtly
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- imprudence — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
- loudly — (of sound) strongly audible; having exceptional volume or intensity: loud talking; loud thunder; loud whispers.
- roughly — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
adverb curtly
- abruptly — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
- briskly — quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
- brusquely — abrupt in manner; blunt; rough: A brusque welcome greeted his unexpected return.
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- brief — Something that is brief lasts for only a short time.
Antonyms for curtly
adv curtly
- courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- civilly — with civility; politely
- suavely — (of persons or their manner, speech, etc.) smoothly agreeable or polite; agreeably or blandly urbane.
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