Antonyms for curt

Grammar : Adj

Spell : kurt

Phonetic Transcription : kɜrt

Definition of curt

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.

adj abrupt, rude

Example sentences :

"I believe you are jealous of the malgamite works," he said, with his curt laugh.
Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman

His reply was curt and pertinent: "It took long enough, young man!"
Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright

Mrs. Marsh was even more hostile and curt than when I had seen her last.
Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole

“At last you have condescended to come,” said the old proud, curt voice.
Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill

The message was curt, and even cold, but it brought her no disquiet.
Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine

He issued a curt command, and there was the sound of movement.
Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl

Then she considered the curt summons that gave no clue, and lastly looked at me.
Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini

He asked why, but only got for answer a curt statement that trains were not moving just now.
Extract from : « Herbert Hoover » by Vernon Kellogg

"As a precaution against spies," was his lordship's curt answer.
Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini

There was a curt brevity in his manner which was new to Miss Gannion.
Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray

Synonyms for curt

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