All abruptly synonyms
ab·rupt
A a adv abruptly
- short — having little length; not long.
- suddenly — happening, coming, made, or done quickly, without warning, or unexpectedly: a sudden attack.
- unexpectedly — not expected; unforeseen; surprising: an unexpected pleasure; an unexpected development.
- precipitous — of the nature of or characterized by precipices: a precipitous wall of rock.
- all of a sudden — If something happens all of a sudden, it happens quickly and unexpectedly.
adjective abruptly
- dead — A person, animal, or plant that is dead is no longer living.
adverb abruptly
- rapidly — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- hastily — moving or acting with haste; speedy; quick; hurried.
- immediately — without lapse of time; without delay; instantly; at once: Please telephone him immediately.
- quickly — with speed; rapidly; very soon.
- hurriedly — moving or working rapidly, especially forced or required to hurry, as a person.
- brusquely — abrupt in manner; blunt; rough: A brusque welcome greeted his unexpected return.
- shortly — in a short time; soon.
- tersely — neatly or effectively concise; brief and pithy, as language.
- snappish — apt to snap or bite, as a dog.
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- sharply — having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife.
- gruffly — low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice.
- curtly — rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner.
- make it snappy — apt to snap or bite; snappish, as a dog.