abruptly

Word parts

abrupt + -ly

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈbrʌp.li/ or /ə.ˈbrʌpt.li/

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Adverb

Positive abruptly

Comparative more abruptly

Superlative most abruptly

1. If something happens abruptly, it happens without a warning. It is unexpected.
   • Synonyms: suddenly and unexpectedly

Related words

• abrupt
• abruptness