Curtly has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
Adverb
Adverb
1
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
"he told me curtly to get on with it"
"he talked short with everyone"
"he said shortly that he didn't like it"
2
In a curt manner; tersely, almost rudely.
Example Sentences
"he told me curtly to get on with it"
adverb
"he talked short with everyone"
adverb
"he said shortly that he didn't like it"
adverb