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English adjective: abrupt | |||
| 1. | abrupt marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions | ||
| Samples | Abrupt prose. | ||
| Synonyms | disconnected | ||
| Similar | disconnected, staccato | ||
| Antonyms | legato, smooth | ||
| 2. | abrupt exceedingly sudden and unexpected | ||
| Samples | Came to an abrupt stop. An abrupt change in the weather. | ||
| Similar | sudden | ||
| Antonyms | gradual | ||
| 3. | abrupt extremely steep | ||
| Samples | An abrupt canyon. The precipitous rapids of the upper river. The precipitous hills of Chinese paintings. A sharp drop. | ||
| Synonyms | precipitous, sharp | ||
| Similar | steep | ||
| Antonyms | gradual | ||
| 4. | abrupt surprisingly and unceremoniously brusque in manner | ||
| Samples | An abrupt reply. | ||
| Similar | discourteous | ||
| Antonyms | courteous | ||
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