abruptly

a-brupt-ly · adverb

imported

Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a sudden and unexpected manner.

  2. 2.

    In a brief or curt manner.

Related words

Antonyms: gently, gradually, politely
See also: abrupt, sharply, suddenly
Synonyms: curtly, sharply, suddenly, unexpectedly

Etymology

From English abrupt + -ly (adverb-forming suffix).