abruptly (Meaning)

Wordnet

abruptly (r)

quickly and without warning

Webster

abruptly (adv.)

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly.

Precipitously.

abruptly Sentence Examples

  1. The music abruptly stopped when the power went out.
  2. She ended the conversation abruptly, leaving everyone in surprise.
  3. The car came to a halt abruptly, causing everyone inside to jolt forward.
  4. The teacher abruptly changed the topic, catching the students off guard.
  5. He stood up abruptly, signaling the end of the meeting.
  6. The film ended abruptly, leaving the audience with unanswered questions.
  7. The weather changed abruptly, going from sunny to stormy in a matter of minutes.
  8. The speaker abruptly left the stage, leaving the audience puzzled.
  9. The CEO abruptly resigned, shocking the entire company.
  10. The train came to a stop abruptly, causing passengers to brace for impact.

FAQs About the word abruptly

quickly and without warningIn an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly., Precipitously.

suddenly, unexpectedly, quickly, swiftly, immediately, fast, all of a sudden, short,rapidly, on a sudden

gradually, slowly,slowly, gradually,, hesitantly,hesitantly

The music abruptly stopped when the power went out.

She ended the conversation abruptly, leaving everyone in surprise.

The car came to a halt abruptly, causing everyone inside to jolt forward.

The teacher abruptly changed the topic, catching the students off guard.