She always speaks curtly when she's in a bad mood.
respond curtly
Frequency:
65
%
He responded curtly to the customer's complaint.
answer curtly
Frequency:
60
%
She answered curtly when asked about her plans.
reply curtly
Frequency:
50
%
He replied curtly to the invitation, declining it.
Idiomatic Expressions for curtly
Phrase: nod curtly
Meaning: to nod quickly and without much expression, often indicating disapproval or dismissal
Usage: She nodded curtly in response to his suggestion.