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Brusquely

//ˈbɹʌskli// adv

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Adverb
  1. 1
    In a brusque manner; abruptly; rudely.

    "Hanks shepherds the young girl to safety – first brusquely, and then with a sudden outburst of affection made all the more poignant for the way it is reserved previously. He once again reminds us, quite literally, that he is in many ways the ultimate dad."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a blunt direct manner wordnet

Etymology

From brusque + -ly.

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