monosyllabically

adverb

Definition of monosyllabicallynext
as in briefly

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  1. briefly
  2. shortly
  3. abruptly
Adverb
  • The families had briefly referenced the DOJ diversity and inclusion policy in court filings opposing the plea agreement, but did not detail concerns about it.
    Mike Spector, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
  • About a year ago, Mercado briefly considered creating a press-on nail business and selling on TikTok Shop, the company’s e-commerce platform, but hesitated.
    Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of briefly
Adverb
  • Chesebro pleaded guilty to a single conspiracy charge months later after striking a deal with prosecutors shortly before his trial was set to begin.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • The dramedy starred Katrin Sass as a devoted socialist with a weak heart who falls into a coma in October 1989, shortly before the fall of the Berlin Wall.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of shortly
Adverb
  • The breakup rumors get real when Fox abruptly unfollows Kelly on Instagram and deletes all her pictures with him.
    Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Emotions run high after Maggie discovers Nick's affair with Alice, but their tense conversation is abruptly interrupted when their daughter Isla finds Alice placing Max in the bathtub.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of abruptly
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