0 in a way that involves saying very little or using very short words, often when this is unfriendly or rude: --
I seldom find anyone who will answer this question monosyllabically.
She said nothing, and replied to questions monosyllabically or not at all.
The sleep walker may mumble or answer monosyllabically if spoken to.
Reluctantly and monosyllabically, he shouts out the names of creatures and trees.
He told his son to answer any questions posed by officials civilly but monosyllabically.
NYA ORD
European
May 10, 2021
DAGENS ORD
Shimmer
monosyllabically