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brusque
What does brusque mean?
brusque (adjective): rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you use brusque in a sentence?
- Try to cultivate a less brusque manner. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce brusque?
/bɹʌsk/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
What are synonyms of brusque?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “brusque” mean?
showing inventiveness and skill
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contrary to or forbidden by law
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heard or perceptible by the ear
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rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly
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Which word is closest in meaning to “brusque”?
curt
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arid
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smug
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meek
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