Antonyms for curt


Grammar : Adj
Spell : kurt
Phonetic Transcription : kɜrt


Definition of curt

Origin :
  • mid-14c., from Latin curtus "(cut) short, shortened, incomplete," from PIE root *(s)ker- "to cut" (see short (adj.)). Sense of "rude" is first recorded 1831. The Latin word was adopted early into most Germanic languages (cf. Icelandic korta, German kurz, etc.) and drove out the native words based on Proto-Germanic *skurt-, but English retains short.
  • adj abrupt, rude
Example sentences :
  • "I believe you are jealous of the malgamite works," he said, with his curt laugh.
  • Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
  • His reply was curt and pertinent: "It took long enough, young man!"
  • Extract from : « Life: Its True Genesis » by R. W. Wright
  • Mrs. Marsh was even more hostile and curt than when I had seen her last.
  • Extract from : « The Harbor » by Ernest Poole
  • “At last you have condescended to come,” said the old proud, curt voice.
  • Extract from : « The First Violin » by Jessie Fothergill
  • The message was curt, and even cold, but it brought her no disquiet.
  • Extract from : « The Manxman » by Hall Caine
  • He issued a curt command, and there was the sound of movement.
  • Extract from : « The Martian Cabal » by Roman Frederick Starzl
  • Then she considered the curt summons that gave no clue, and lastly looked at me.
  • Extract from : « The Strolling Saint » by Raphael Sabatini
  • He asked why, but only got for answer a curt statement that trains were not moving just now.
  • Extract from : « Herbert Hoover » by Vernon Kellogg
  • "As a precaution against spies," was his lordship's curt answer.
  • Extract from : « The Lion's Skin » by Rafael Sabatini
  • There was a curt brevity in his manner which was new to Miss Gannion.
  • Extract from : « The Dominant Strain » by Anna Chapin Ray

Synonyms for curt

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