Both Uses of
abrupt
in
Running in the Family
- She claimed to have been born outdoors, abruptly, during a picnic, though there is little evidence for this.†
p. 113.2 *abruptly = suddenly and unexpectedly
- Sky noises and the abrupt light told her details of careers, incidental wisdom, allowing her to risk everything because the thunder would warn her along with the snake of lighming.†
p. 125.9
Definitions:
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(1)
(abrupt as in: an abrupt change) sudden and unexpected
or (less commonly): characterized by sudden changes or at a steep angle -
(2)
(abrupt as in: she is abrupt) rude or unfriendly because of using too few words or moving too quickly