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    Abruptly

    /əˈbrʌptli/

    Meaning & Definition

    adverb
    In a sudden and unexpected manner.
    The meeting ended abruptly without any warning.
    In a curt or brusque manner; rudely.
    He responded abruptly, cutting off the conversation.
    In a steep or hasty manner.
    The car came to an abrupt stop at the red light.
    In a way that lacks smoothness or gradualness.
    The temperature dropped abruptly as the sun set.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'abruptus', meaning 'broken off, steep'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    cut off abruptly
    To stop something suddenly.
    end abruptly
    To conclude without warning.
    turn abruptly
    To change direction suddenly.

    Related Words

    abrupt
    Sudden and unexpected in effect or action.
    abruptness
    The quality of being abrupt or sudden.

    Slang Meanings

    Out of the blue
    He showed up out of the blue, disrupting the flow.
    Cold turkey
    She quit her job cold turkey, leaving everyone abrupt.