curt
adjective
rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner.
curter
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comparativeof curt.comparative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating a greater degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Karim gave a curt reply in Russian, which the soldier returned with an even curter retort.
From "The Kite Runner" by Khaled Hosseini
The woman’s voice was curter, and the uninviting muzzle of a bull-terrier was thrust out between the door and the woman’s skirts.
From Seven Miles to Arden by Ruth Sawyer
"I have never had that thought, Boris Alexandrovitch," replied the other in a tone curter still.
From The Secret of the Night by Gaston Leroux
And he became curter and curter, as he noticed the new deference which even Clara practised towards him.
From Clayhanger by Arnold Bennett
Saxham's patients found him even curter and more brusque in manner than usual that evening, and the article for the Scientific Review made little way.
From The Dop Doctor by Richard Dehan
