monosyllabically
adverb disapproving uk/ˌmɒn.ə.sɪˈlæb.ɪ.kəl.i/ us/ˌmɑː.noʊ.sɪˈlæb.ɪ.kəl.i/
话少而无礼地;寡言少语地
in a way that involves saying very little or using very short words, often when this is unfriendly or rude
She said nothing, and replied to questions monosyllabically or not at all. 她什么都不说，回答问题时只说一两个字，或者根本不回答。
I seldom find anyone who will answer this question monosyllabically. 我很少遇到有人在回答这个问题时只说一两个字。
See: monosyllabic
- More examples
- He told his son to answer any questions posed by officials civilly but monosyllabically.
- Reluctantly and monosyllabically, he shouts out the names of creatures and trees.
- The sleep walker may mumble or answer monosyllabically if spoken to.