Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brusquely
Adverb
/ˈbrʌs.kwə.li/
Definition
In a manner that is blunt, abrupt, or unfriendly.
Examples
- She answered him brusquely, cutting off any further discussion.
- The manager brusquely dismissed the proposal without a second thought.
- He brusquely walked away from the conversation, leaving his friends confused.
Meaning
To speak or act in a way that is curt or dismissive, often perceived as rude.
Synonyms
- Abruptly
- Rudely
- Curtly
- Bluntly
