Definitions
- Describing a tone of voice that is short and impatient. - Referring to a response that is sharp and dismissive. - Talking about a manner of speaking that is rude or condescending.
- Describing a tone of voice that is brief and to the point. - Referring to a response that is concise and direct. - Talking about a manner of speaking that is business-like or professional.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe a tone of voice that is short and to the point.
- 2Both words can be used to indicate impatience or annoyance.
- 3Both words are adverbs that modify verbs of speaking.
What is the difference?
- 1Connotation: Snippily has a negative connotation and implies rudeness or impoliteness, while curtly is more neutral and can be used in a professional context.
- 2Intensity: Snippily is more intense and aggressive than curtly.
- 3Usage: Snippily is less common than curtly and is often used in informal contexts, while curtly can be used in both formal and informal settings.
- 4Implication: Snippily implies a lack of respect or consideration for the listener, while curtly does not necessarily carry this implication.
Remember this!
Snippily and curtly are both adverbs that describe a tone of voice that is short and to the point. However, snippily has a negative connotation and implies rudeness or impoliteness, while curtly is more neutral and can be used in a professional context. Additionally, snippily is more intense and aggressive than curtly, and snippily implies a lack of respect or consideration for the listener.
