Antonyms for curtly

Grammar : Adv

Spell : kurt

Phonetic Transcription : kɜrt

Definition of curtly

Origin : mid-14c., from Latin curtus "(cut) short, shortened, incomplete," from PIE root *(s)ker- "to cut" (see short (adj.)). Sense of "rude" is first recorded 1831. The Latin word was adopted early into most Germanic languages (cf. Icelandic korta, German kurz, etc.) and drove out the native words based on Proto-Germanic *skurt-, but English retains short.

As in rudely : adv impolitely

Example sentences :

"That mare'll beat him," retorted Porter, curtly, nettled by the other's cocksureness.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

"They were too strong for the little mare," answered the Trainer, curtly.
Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser

"I guess my teeth'll last me as long as I want 'em," said Amelia curtly.
Extract from : « Tiverton Tales » by Alice Brown

"That depends on who she is, Monsieur," replied the Colonel, curtly.
Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu

"No use in arguing this thing on its merits," he said, curtly, at last.
Extract from : « The Coryston Family » by Mrs. Humphry Ward

I said curtly, divining that the moment was one in which to adopt a tone with him.
Extract from : « Ruggles of Red Gap » by Harry Leon Wilson

"It isn't my fault if there are crumbs in the bed," she said curtly.
Extract from : « Nana, The Miller's Daughter, Captain Burle, Death of Olivier Becaille » by Emile Zola

And they sought kind words to say to her, but she curtly stopped them.
Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola

He'd curtly given his destination as Orede, from which the death-ship had come.
Extract from : « Pariah Planet » by Murray Leinster

"Tell them that I am otherwise engaged just now," he said curtly.
Extract from : « The Solar Magnet » by Sterner St. Paul Meek

Synonyms for curtly

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