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abruptly
[/əˈbrʌptli/]
adverb
abruptamente
1.
in a sudden and unexpected way; without warning
The meeting ended abruptly when the fire alarm went off.
A reunião terminou abruptamente quando o alarme de incêndio disparou.
2.
in a steep or sharp manner
The cliff drops abruptly into the sea.
O penhasco desce abruptamente para o mar.
3.
in a brusque or curt manner; rudely
He spoke abruptly to his assistant without explanation.
Ele falou abruptamente com sua assistente sem explicação.
Synonyms
suddenly
unexpectedly
sharply
curtly
precipitously
Antonyms
gradually
slowly
smoothly
gently
politely
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
abruptamente
standard usage
São Paulo
abruptamente
standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
abruptamente
standard usage
Portugal
abruptamente
standard usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
come to an abrupt end
an abrupt change of subject
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