brusquely

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Adverbial brusquely has 1 sense

bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, flat out, roundly - in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly"
Derived from adjective brusque₁

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Brusquely

Definition:

(adverb) In a blunt, rude, or curt manner; without polite consideration or tact.

Sense 1:

(adverb) Used to describe the way someone speaks or behaves, displaying a curt and abrupt manner.

Example sentence: The shop assistant brusquely told the customer that they were out of stock.

Sense 2:

(adverb) Used to show a quick or sudden action, done without wasting time on unnecessary or polite gestures.

Example sentence: The detective brusquely opened the door, startling the suspects inside.

Sense 3:

(adverb) Locally, used to indicate doing something in a rough or harsh manner.

Example sentence: Peter brusquely chopped the firewood for the winter season.

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