Curt (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Marked by rude or peremptory shortness; "try to cultivate a less brusque manner"; "a curt reply"; "the salesgirl was very short with him".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Brusque
• Short
• Brusk

Related Words

• Curtness (noun)

Meaning ²

Brief and to the point; effectively cut short; "a crisp retort"; "a response so curt as to be almost rude"; "the laconic reply; `yes'"; "short and terse and easy to understand".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Synonyms

• Terse
• Laconic
• Crisp