abruptly
adverbHow many syllables in abruptly?
There are 3 syllables in the word abruptly.How to pronounce abruptly:
Definition of abruptly:
- abruptly (adverb):
- suddenly
- quickly and without warning.
- in an abrupt manner in a sudden and unexpected way
Synonyms for abruptly:
all at once
all of a sudden
fast
hastily
hurriedly
immediately
on a sudden
precipitately
promptly
quickly
rapidly
short
suddenly
swiftly
unexpectedly
Antonyms for abruptly:
at a leisurely pace
at a regular pace
at a slow pace
at a snail's pace
at your leisure
bit by bit
by degrees
by installments
by stages
calmly
casually
cautiously
circumspectly
consistently
constantly
continuously
deliberately
drop by drop
evenly
eventually
gently
gingerly
gradatim
gradationally
gradually
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