Word: curtly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: curt
ly
Definition: In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely.
Morphemes:
Affix: curt
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Brief or terse, especially to the point of being rude.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: curtus
Language: la
Decoded: curtus
Meaning: shortened
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.