adjective
- superlative form of curt; rudely brief or abrupt in speech or manner
Usage: superlative degree
Examples
- His curtest reply was simply 'no' without any explanation.
- She gave the curtest nod and walked away from the conversation.
- That was the curtest response I've ever received from him.
- He was in a bad mood and gave curtest answers to all my questions.
- The curtest dismissal came when he turned his back without speaking.