once up on a time (adverb) formerly: previously in time or order
Detalii: formally means with official authorization or in a formal manner, while formerly means at a previous or earlier time
Sinonime: abrupt,
bluff,
blunt,
brief, crusty, discourteous, gruff,
hasty, impolite,
sharp,
short, snappy, snippy,
tart,
terse, unmannerly
Antonime: courteous,
kind, polite,
tactful