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- Dictionaryab·rupt·ly/əˈbrəp(t)lē/
adverb
- 1. suddenly and unexpectedly: "the film ends rather abruptly"
- 2. in a rude or curt manner: "she barely conceals her irritation and speaks briefly and abruptly to the woman"
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ABRUPTLY definition: 1. in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way: 2. in a way that seems rude and…. Learn more.
The meaning of ABRUPTLY is in an abrupt manner : in a sudden and unexpected way. How to use abruptly in a sentence.
Abruptly definition: without warning; suddenly or unexpectedly. See examples of ABRUPTLY used in a sentence.
When something happens abruptly, it is sudden and unexpected. Almost anything can change abruptly, and it will always take you by surprise, whether it's the movement of a car, the mood of a movie, or the behavior of your dog.
ABRUPTLY meaning: 1. in a sudden, unexpected, and sometimes unpleasant way: 2. in a way that seems rude and…. Learn more.
1. Unexpectedly sudden: an abrupt change in the weather. 2. Surprisingly curt; brusque: an abrupt answer made in anger. 3. Touching on one subject after another with sudden transitions: abrupt prose. 4. Steeply inclined. See Synonyms at steep 1. 5. Botany Terminating suddenly rather than gradually; truncate: an abrupt leaf.
Definition of abruptly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Jun 2, 2024 · abruptly ( comparative more abruptly, superlative most abruptly) In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16th century.] [1] The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat.
Abruptly Definition. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16 th century.]
abruptly. sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure. so short as to be unfriendly or impolite: an abrupt reply. sharp: an abrupt turn in a road. ab•rupt•ness, n. [ uncountable]See -rupt-. sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
