Summarily Meaning in English

word

US

səˈmɛɹɪɫi

suh-MERR-uh-lee

UK

sʌmˈɛɹəli

sum-ERR-uh-lee

Definition

Doing something quickly and without a lot of discussion, often in a direct or brief way, especially when describing decisions or punishments given without the usual process or delay.

Usage & Nuances

Formal, often used in legal or official contexts: 'summarily dismissed', 'summarily executed'. Implies speed and lack of detailed procedure. Don’t confuse it with 'summary' (noun).

• Spanish: sumariamente
• Portuguese (BR): sumariamente
• Portuguese (PT): sumariamente
• Chinese (Simplified): 立即地 - 简要地
• Chinese (Traditional): 立即地 - 簡要地
• Hindi: संक्षेप में - तत्काल
• Arabic: بإيجاز - على الفور
• Bengali: তাৎক্ষণিকভাবে - সংক্ষিপ্তভাবে
• Russian: без промедления - в ускоренном порядке
• Japanese: 即座に - 即断的に
• Vietnamese: ngay lập tức - nhanh chóng
• Korean: 즉각적으로 - 신속하게
• Turkish: derhal - kısaca
• Urdu: فوراً - مختصر انداز میں
• Indonesian: segera - singkat

Example Sentences

The employee was summarily fired for breaking the rules.

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He was summarily arrested after the incident.

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The meeting ended summarily after the announcement.

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She was summarily dismissed without any explanation.

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The proposal was summarily rejected by the board.

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Anyone who violated the policy could be summarily punished.

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