abruptly

Valid in Scrabble

Scrabble points
15
Words With Friends
18
Letters
8
Pronunciation
/əˈbɹʌp.li/ (US)
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/əˈbɹʌp.li/ (US) · /əˈbɹʌpt.li/ (US)

Definition of abruptly

1 sense · 1 part of speech · etymology included

adv

  1. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.
    “The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat.”
    “After weeks of speculation and intracoalitional debate, the text of the compromise was released on Sept. 21. By Sept. 27, the coalition had fallen apart, with Manchin somewhat abruptly pulling what had become known as the side deal from a must-pass budget resolution.”

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Etymology

From abrupt + -ly.

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