English Synonym Finder

abruptly

Definitions

In a sudden and unexpected manner.

In a curt, brusque, or unceremoniously brief way.

Examples

The car stopped abruptly when a deer ran across the road.

She ended the conversation abruptly and walked out of the room.

Synonyms

suddenly unexpectedly precipitously sharply instantly hastily

Antonyms

gradually slowly leisurely steadily smoothly deliberately cautiously