On this page you'll find 10+ example sentences with Brusque. Discover the meaning, synonyms such as curt or short and how to use the word correctly in a sentence.
Brusque meaning
- Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly.
- Sour, tart.
Synonyms of Brusque
Using Brusque
- The main meaning on this page is: Rudely abrupt; curt, unfriendly. | Sour, tart.
- Useful related words include: brusk, curt, short, discourteous.
- In the example corpus, brusque often appears in combinations such as: as brusque, brusque and.
Context around Brusque
- Average sentence length in these examples: 25.5 words
- Position in the sentence: 2 start, 7 middle, 3 end
- Sentence types: 11 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Brusque
- In this selection, "brusque" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 25.5 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, bit, colloq, yet, philadelphia and demeanor stand out and add context to how "brusque" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a bit brusque with manny and and his brusque manners result. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "brusque" sits close to words such as aami, aat and abada, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with brusque
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
How does make the cravat and brusque Philadelphia accent work so well? (12 words)
Danny, who was admittedly a bit brusque with Manny, was an undeniable leader. (13 words)
Meanwhile, the former Cameroonian superstar Samuel Eto’o delivered a brusque and brutal verdict. (14 words)
But on 15 September, without taking leave of the Emperor or the other commanders, he set off with his troops on the march back to Saxony, probably as a result of the brusque treatment he had been accorded as a Protestant. (41 words)
In his otherwise flattering portrayal of James, Pedro de Ayala remarks on James's ability as a military commander, portraying him as brusque and fearless on the battlefield: He is courageous, even more so than a king should be. (39 words)
Character-naming in Don Quixote makes ample figural use of contradiction, inversion, and irony, such as the names Rocinante rocinante: deriv. of rocín, work horse; colloq., brusque labourer; rough, unkempt man. (31 words)
How does make the cravat and brusque Philadelphia accent work so well? (12 words)
Example sentences (12)
But while Robert begins as brusque yet lovable — like Quint — the long days and longer nights press him to places that are darker, more dangerous, and surprisingly vulnerable.
Danny, who was admittedly a bit brusque with Manny, was an undeniable leader.
How does make the cravat and brusque Philadelphia accent work so well?
It’s a mistake for former Bill Belichick assistants to act like Bill Belichick, who brusque demeanor is backed up by eight Super Bowl wins.
Meanwhile, the former Cameroonian superstar Samuel Eto’o delivered a brusque and brutal verdict.
The Emperor, sung by Andrew Thomas Pardini, is a brusque, officious leader who revels in his absolute power, until the figure of Death finds a way to outsmart him.
While he can be a brusque jerk, there’s pathos to his performance as he becomes increasingly desperate, lashing out at his guests or at various resentments.
After his wife's death, he loses all self-esteem and his brusque manners result in him being ostracized by former friends.
But on 15 September, without taking leave of the Emperor or the other commanders, he set off with his troops on the march back to Saxony, probably as a result of the brusque treatment he had been accorded as a Protestant.
Character-naming in Don Quixote makes ample figural use of contradiction, inversion, and irony, such as the names Rocinante rocinante: deriv. of rocín, work horse; colloq., brusque labourer; rough, unkempt man.
His beard hearkened back to the likeness of tsars of old, contributing to an aura of brusque authority, awe-inspiring to some, alienating to others.
In his otherwise flattering portrayal of James, Pedro de Ayala remarks on James's ability as a military commander, portraying him as brusque and fearless on the battlefield: He is courageous, even more so than a king should be.
Common combinations with brusque
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts:
- as brusque 2×
- brusque and 2×