curt

Example Sentences

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Chalamet’s words were curt, but his opinion was only further muddled by the clip being spread out of context.

From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026

When he came off the ice, the hug from Tutberidze seemed curt.

From BBC • Feb. 8, 2026

Until, that is, I noticed myself crossing some invisible line: I wasn’t just focused; I was curt.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 2, 2025

When I did respond, via WhatsApp message, she was curt: “Hello, you finally replied to my message. I thought you were taken away by aliens.”

From Slate • Aug. 4, 2025

My father sweeps ahead of me on the porch steps, grabs Ryan by the hand, and pulls him into the house with a curt “Link,” in our visitor’s direction.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman