abruptly

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Etymology

From abrupt + -ly.

Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /əˈbɹʌp.li/, /ə.ˈbɹʌpt.li/

Adverb

abruptly

1. In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously. [First attested in the late 16^th century.]

   Synonyms: abruptedly

   The professor stopped her lecture abruptly when she noticed someone fall off their seat.

Translations

• French: abruptement, tout d'un coup
• German: abrupt, plötzlich, unerwartet, schlagartig
• Portuguese: abruptamente
• Russian: внеза́пно
• Spanish: abruptamente

Translations

• French: précipitamment
• German: abgerissen, abschüssig
• Italian: improvvisamente
• Russian: отры́висто
• Spanish: precipitadamente

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