Curtly

6 lettersadverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a manner that is abruptly brief and discourteous, showing little regard for politeness.

“She answered curtly and walked away without offering any further explanation.”

Pronunciation

Syllables

curt·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

terselybluntlyabruptly

Antonyms

politelywarmlyexpansively

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Wordle

Starts with CUR and ends in the adverb suffix -LY, two vowels U and Y

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Scrabble

Worth 11 points, the Y boosts value, -LY adverbs are useful for filling awkward board gaps

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “curtly”.

curly rutyl truly crut ctrl cult curl curt cury cyul lucy ruly yurt

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