abruptlyEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishabruptly /əˈbrʌp(t)li / ▸ adverb 1 suddenly and unexpectedly: the film ends rather abruptly a drama about two young brothers who are abruptly abandoned by their father. 2 in a rude or curt manner: she barely conceals her irritation and speaks briefly and abruptly to the woman. 3 steeply; precipitously: the forested terrain ascends abruptly.
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