Meaning & use
curtly
In a brief and rather rude or unfriendly manner.
See it in a sentence
"No," she said curtly, and walked away before he could explain himself.
The manager curtly dismissed the suggestion without giving any reason for his decision.
A note on using this word
Curtly describes tone as much as brevity; a curt reply feels dismissive, not just short.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
politelywarmly
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