brusque
Example Sentences
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"Deputations represent somebody or something," retorted Brent, in his brusquest fashion.
From In the Mayor's Parlour by Fletcher, J. S. (Joseph Smith)
"Now, my fine fellow, we summon you to surrender," he called in his brusquest voice and manner.
From Cowmen and Rustlers A Story of the Wyoming Cattle Ranges by Ellis, Edward Sylvester
“My lessons are all right, thank you,” replied Evelyn in her brusquest voice.
From A Very Naughty Girl by Meade, L. T.
"What are you making such an ecce homo face for?" she said, in her brusquest tone, which now stood her in good stead in concealing her emotion.
From In Paradise A Novel. Vol. II by Heyse, Paul
Nance's manner was often brusquest when she was tenderest, but Molly understood her perfectly.
From Molly Brown's Senior Days by Wrenn, Charles L. (Charles Lewis)
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