Curt
Curt adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Usage example: she was offended by the curt reply to her well-meaning question
Closemouthed and curt are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Closemouthed" instead an adjective "Curt".
Nearby Word: curtly
Closemouthed
Closemouthed adjective - Given to keeping one's activities hidden from public observation or knowledge.
Curt and closemouthed are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Curt" instead an adjective "Closemouthed".
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Closemouthed and Curt. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 29, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/curt/closemouthed
Curt & Closemouthed. N.p., 2016. Web. 29 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/curt/closemouthed>.
Closemouthed or Curt. 2016. Accessed July 29, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/curt/closemouthed.
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