Abruptly
/əˈbɹʌp.li/ adv
adv ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.
"The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat."
Adverb
- 1 quickly and without warning wordnet
- 2 happening unexpectedly wordnet
- 3 on impulse; without premeditation wordnet
Example
More examples"His untidy room announced that he had abruptly departed."
Etymology
From abrupt + -ly.