All 8 Uses of
abrupt
in
Sycamore Row
- He abruptly stopped "Jingle Bells" in mid-chorus and wanted to curse.†
p. 321.1abruptly = suddenly and unexpectedly
- The weather had abruptly turned raw and windy and the porch was out of the question.†
p. 357.7
- Jake abruptly turned around and walked away.†
p. 371.7
- Then he abruptly stepped back, said again, "We forgive him," and walked out the front door without another word.†
p. 393.8
- The Rindses abruptly left this county in 1930 without a trace, without a clue, and I want to know why.†
p. 407.1
- Lanier abruptly backed away from the podium, looked up at Judge Atlee, and said, "That's all, Judge.†
p. 552.5 *
- Surprised that the trial had turned so abruptly against Lettie Lang.†
p. 565.1
- He turned abruptly and said, "I'd be delighted."†
p. 637.4
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