abruptly
Translation
suddenly, curtly
Examples
The meeting ended abruptly.
The meeting ended abruptly.
He answered abruptly and walked away.
He answered abruptly and walked away.
Grammar Patterns
((verb)) suddenly, unexpectedly The meeting ended abruptly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: suddenly, unexpectedly, curtly; Antonyms: gradually, slowly, politely
Etymology
Formed from the adjective 'abrupt' and the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
If an action is 'abrupt' (the adjective), then it happens 'abruptly' (the adverb).