All 5 Uses of
abrupt
in
Pride and Prejudice
- She was very equal, therefore, to address Mr. Bingley on the subject of the ball, and abruptly reminded him of his promise; adding, that it would be the most shameful thing in the world if he did not keep it.†
Chpt 9 *
- This was spoken jestingly; but it appeared to her so just a picture of Mr. Darcy, that she would not trust herself with an answer, and therefore, abruptly changing the conversation talked on indifferent matters until they reached the Parsonage.†
Chpt 33
- They gradually ascended for half-a-mile, and then found themselves at the top of a considerable eminence, where the wood ceased, and the eye was instantly caught by Pemberley House, situated on the opposite side of a valley, into which the road with some abruptness wound.†
Chpt 43
- The hill, crowned with wood, which they had descended, receiving increased abruptness from the distance, was a beautiful object.†
Chpt 43
- They were within twenty yards of each other, and so abrupt was his appearance, that it was impossible to avoid his sight.†
Chpt 43
Definition:
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(abrupt as in: an abrupt change) sudden and unexpected
or (less commonly): characterized by sudden changes or at a steep angle