Brusque and Rambling

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

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Rambling is an antonym for brusque.

Nearby Word: brusquely

Rambling adjective - Using or containing more words than necessary to express an idea.

Usage example: the new minister gives rambling sermons that, if they have a point, are lost on the congregation, which invariably falls asleep

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Brusque is an antonym for rambling.

Nearby Words: ramble, rambled, rambler

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