Definition of Curtly

1. Adverb. In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner. "He said shortly that he didn't like it"

Exact synonyms: Short, Shortly
Partainyms: Curt, Short

Definition of Curtly

1. adv. In a curt manner.

Definition of Curtly

1. Adverb. In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Curtly

1. in a curt manner [adv]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Curtly

curtals
curtana
curtanas
curtate
curtation
curtations
curtaxe
curtaxes
curter
curtesies
curtest
curtesy
curtilage
curtilages
curtin
curtly (current term)
curtness
curtnesses
curtsey
curtseyed
curtseying
curtseys
curtsied
curtsies
curtsy
curtsying
curule
curundum
cururo
cururos

Literary usage of Curtly

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Daniel Deronda by George Eliot (1876)
"... curtly, tingling with impatience. Always before—at least she fancied so—Grandcourt had taken more notice of her and the children than he did to-day. ..."

2. Elements of Criticism by Henry Home Kames (1762)
"... more curtly, The zd, 4th, 6th, and 8th portions may be one long fyl- fable or two (hort; the loth muft be two? ..."

3. Stein and the Era of Reform in Prussia, 1807-1815 by Guy Stanton Ford (1922)
"The whole indemnity question, as Daru, Napoleon's representative in Berlin, curtly said, was a matter not of arithmetic but of politics, and his figures ..."

4. Memoirs of Wilhelmine, Margravine of Baireuth by Wilhelmine, Helena Augusta Victoria (1888)
"... presented the Margrave with a by no means respectful written remonstrance, which he, being much offended at their behavior, answered most curtly. ..."

5. The Trespasser by David Herbert Lawrence (1912)
"she asked, coming to the point curtly. 'Lemonade,' said Helena. Presently Mr Verden entered - a small, white-bearded man with a gentle voice. ..."

6. Proceedings of the ... Convention by Boot and Shoe Workers Union (1899)
"... a charter in the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union, they curtly and briefly replied that they absolutely refused to join the Boot and Shoe Workers' Union. ..."

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