Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

curtly

[kurt-lee] / ˈkɜrt li /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Over the past six weeks he has overtaken Curtly Ambrose, Harbhajan Singh, Shaun Pollock and, most significantly, Wasim Akram on the all-time Test wicket-takers' list.

From BBC • Jan. 1, 2026

On the cricket field, Waugh's men brushed aside an Antigua side featuring Richie Richardson and Curtly Ambrose before they faced India.

From BBC • Aug. 6, 2022

But somewhere along the way – historians will point you towards the retirements of the two Cs, Courtney Walsh and Curtly Ambrose a decade ago – intimidation was lost.

From The Guardian • Aug. 23, 2012

That was the kind of delivery Curtly Ambrose and Courtney Walsh bowled all summer in 2000.

From The Guardian • Jul. 7, 2012

I say, “Look, I’m sorry—” Curtly, she says, “Next.”

From "Free Lunch" by Rex Ogle




Vocabulary lists containing curtly


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "curtly" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com