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UK
/kˈɜːtli/
]
[ US /ˈkɝtɫi/ ]
[ US /ˈkɝtɫi/ ]
ADVERB
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in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
he said shortly that he didn't like it
he talked short with everyone
he told me curtly to get on with it
How To Use curtly In A Sentence
- He also curtly warned the Prime Minister not to look to another relaunch for the party.
- I replied, somewhat curtly, stopping sipping to accentuate my heartfelt disappointment.
- This version curtly peels off the romantic excesses of the past and puts it firmly in the classic camp.
- I replied, somewhat curtly, stopping sipping to accentuate my heartfelt disappointment.
- ‘That's quite enough,’ the Lady suddenly said curtly, her voice as hard as steel.
- They are curtly refused at every door until the entourage is welcomed at a prearranged home with a fiesta including music, food and piñatas. Mexico's Christmas Traditions: Posadas, Pastorelas and Nacimientos
- Our eyes met, and he acknowledged me curtly - heh - but said nothing. COASTLINERS
- Curtly "speak to no man" Ambrose destroyed most of his adversaries with his brooding mien and steepling pace. If England become world No1 they must develop the attitude to dominate | Kevin Mitchell
- When Thomas Bingle made his inspired visit to Geoffrey Hooper in the interest of peace, he took it upon himself to advise his wealthy cousin to read "The Christmas Carol" before it was too late, and formed a permanent and irradicable opinion of the pauper's son when that individual curtly informed him that he was not in the habit of reading "trash. Mr. Bingle
- GMA, she answered "curtly," said one source: "No decision has been made. B&C - Advertising News