Curtly (Adverb)
Meaning
In a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner; "he told me curtly to get on with it"; "he talked short with everyone"; "he said shortly that he didn't like it".
Examples
- The boss replied curtly to the employee's question about the raise.
- She told her friend curtly that she couldn't make it to the party.
- He was dismissed curtly by the judge after his poor testimony.
- The professor spoke curtly to the student who was late to class again.
- The receptionist answered curtly when I asked for directions to the meeting room.