Curt
Curt adjective - Being or characterized by direct, brief, and potentially rude speech or manner.
Nearby Word: curtly
Long
Long adjective - Of great extent from end to end.
Usage example: giraffes have long necks to help them reach leaves on tall trees
Nearby Word: longed
Both words in one sentence
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Translation: Yes: The commercial director gives a long, angry rant, but this is translated into curt and simplistic instructions.
Source: Film / Lost in Translation -
She is rather affable and helpful if a bit curt, has been part of the court long enough to have been the late King Toryg's babysitter, and still grieves for him.
Source: Friendly Neighborhood Vampire
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Long and Curt. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/curt/long
Curt & Long. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/curt/long>.
Long or Curt. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/curt/long.
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