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brusquely

|brusque/ly|

/ˈbrʌskli/

(brusque)

abrupt manner

Base Form	Noun	Adverb
brusque	brusqueness	brusquely

Etymology

Etymology Information

'brusque' originates from French, specifically the word 'brusque,' where 'brusque' meant 'rough or rude.'

Historical Evolution

'brusque' changed from the French word 'brusque' and eventually became the modern English word 'brusque.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'rough or rude,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'blunt or curt.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is blunt or curt, often to the point of rudeness.

He brusquely dismissed the question.

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Last updated: 2025/02/05 13:18