shortly

adverb

In a short time; soon.

adverb

In a few words; concisely.

adverb

In an abrupt manner; curtly.

In a short manner.

In few words; briefly.

Curtly; abruptly; sharply.

adverb

In a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

adverb

In few words; briefly; abruptly; curtly.

adverb

In a short or brief time or manner; soon; quickly.

adverb

In few words; briefly; abruptly; curtly; as, to express ideas more shortly in verse than in prose.