abruptly
adv. manner B1 Intermediate US //əˈbɹəptɫi// UK //ɐbɹˈʌptli// abrupt·ly
adv. suddenly and unexpectedly. You use it when something happens quickly and without warning.
adv. in a sudden and unexpected manner; marked by a sharp change in direction, tone, or action.
The car stopped abruptly at the red light.
The meeting ended abruptly when the manager received an urgent phone call from headquarters.
The conversation shifted abruptly from lighthearted banter to serious business, leaving the guests momentarily unsure of how to respond.
From abrupt + -ly.
- Nounabruption
- Nounabruptness
- Adjectiveabrupt
- Adverbabruptedly
- Adverbabruptly