brusquely
adjectiveHow many syllables in brusquely?
There are 2 syllables in the word brusquely.How to pronounce brusquely:
Definition of brusquely:
- brusquely (adjective):
- markedly short and abrupt
Synonyms for brusquely:
abruptly
bluffly
bluntly
briskly
curtly
flat out
gruffly
impolitely
monosyllabically
precisely
rudely
sententiously
sharply
shortly
snappily
summarily
tartly
tersely
Antonyms for brusquely:
accommodatingly
affably
amicably
chivalrously
circuitously
civilly
complaisantly
considerately
cordially
courteously
decently
diplomatically
formally
gallantly
genially
genteelly
gently
graciously
kindly
obligingly
patiently
pleasantly
polishedly
politely
refinedly
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