brusquely

adjective

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There are 2 syllables in the word brusquely.

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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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