Holding back on style rudely and in an abrupt way (7)

I believe the answer is:

tersely

(Other definitions for tersely that I've seen before include "using few words" , "In a short and concise manner" , "Abruptly" , "In an abrupt manner" , "In a short or curt manner" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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