: in an abrupt manner : in a sudden and unexpected way He left abruptly. The car swerved abruptly onto the exit ramp.
What does it mean to speak abruptly?
Verb. To say something quickly and irritably .
What is another word for abruptly?
- directly,
- immediately,
- incontinently,
- instantaneously,
- instantly,
- promptly,
- pronto,
- right,
What does abruptness mean?
1a : characterized by or involving action or change without preparation or warning : sudden and unexpected came to an abrupt stop an abrupt turn an abrupt decision to retire. b : rudely or unceremoniously curt She has an abrupt manner. an abrupt reply.
What does abruptly mean in reading?
sudden; unexpected . brusque or brief in speech, manner, etc; curt. (of a style of writing or speaking) making sharp transitions from one subject to another; disconnected.
What’s an antonym for abruptly?
| gently gradually | progressively slowly | steadily bit by bit | little by little inchmeal | piecemeal gradationally |
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What is the same word as abrupt?
Some common synonyms of abrupt are precipitous, sheer, and steep . While all these words mean “having an incline approaching the perpendicular,” abrupt implies a sharper pitch and a sudden break in the level.
Is abrupt rude?
Someone who is abrupt speaks in a rather rude , unfriendly way. He was abrupt to the point of rudeness. Cross was a little taken aback by her abrupt manner.
What is an abrupt message?
using too few words when talking , in a way that seems rude and unfriendly: an abrupt manner/reply. He is sometimes very abrupt with clients. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples.
What does Lucious mean?
luscious • LUSH-us • adjective. 1 : having a delicious sweet taste or smell 2 : sexually attractive 3 a : richly luxurious or appealing to the senses b : excessively ornate.
How do you use abruptness in a sentence?
They have said publicly and privately that they felt insulted by the abruptness of his manner . It was the abruptness of change which upset the applecart. Is there not possibly a lesson that could be learnt, not about decisions but about the abruptness with which decisions are implemented?
What does Oracle mean in English?
1a : a person (such as a priestess of ancient Greece) through whom a deity is believed to speak the prophecies of the Delphic oracle— D. F. Marks. b : a shrine in which a deity reveals hidden knowledge or the divine purpose through such a person. c : an answer or decision given by an oracle ambiguous oracles.
What does infuriating mean in English?
: causing feelings of extreme anger an infuriating delay infuriating arrogance Oakes was entitled to a certain amount of gloating, but there could be no doubt that his way of telling a story was downright infuriating.—
What is the meaning of abruptly above?
adverb. without warning ; suddenly or unexpectedly: Not noticing that the car in front of him had stopped abruptly, he rear-ended it.
What word class is abruptly?
Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden manner.
What is the meaning Savouring?
transitive verb. 1 : to give flavor to : season. 2a : to have experience of : taste. b : to taste or smell with pleasure : relish. c : to delight in : enjoy savoring the moment.
