Abrupt and Lengthy

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Abrupt adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.

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Lengthy is an antonym for abrupt.

Nearby Words: abruptly, abruptness, abruption

Lengthy adjective - Lasting for a considerable time.

Usage example: the store manager gives new associates a lengthy sermon on the evils of shoplifting

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Abrupt is an antonym for lengthy.

Nearby Words: lengthen, length, lengthily

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