1.
An ~ change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
Rosie’s idyllic world came to an ~ end when her parents’ marriage broke up...
ADJ
~ly
He stopped ~ly and looked my way.
= suddenly
ADV: ADV with v
2.
Someone who is ~ speaks in a rather rude, unfriendly way.
He was ~ to the point of rudeness...
Cross was a little taken aback by her ~ manner.
= brusque
ADJ
~ly
‘Good night, then,’ she said ~ly.
ADV