curt
adjectiveHow many syllables in curt?
There is 1 syllable in the word curt.Divide curt into syllables:
curt
How to pronounce curt:
Definition of curt:
- curt (adjective):
- sparing of words terse
- so blunt and brief as to be rude
- marked by rude or peremptory shortness.
Synonyms for curt:
abrupt
bluff
blunt
brief
brusk
brusque
candid
concise
crass
crusty
direct
discourteous
downright
frank
gruff
honest
monosyllabic
offhand
outspoken
pithy
plain
rude
sharp
short
snappish
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Antonyms for curt:
accessible
accommodating
accomplished
advanced
affable
affectionate
agreeable
altruistic
amenable
amiable
amicable
angelic
approachable
at ease
becoming
befitting
benevolent
benign
benignant
bland
bonhomous
bright
calm
caring
ceremonious
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