gruff (gr f)adj. gruff·er, gruff·est 1. Brusque or stern in manner or appearance: a gruff reply. 2. Hoarse; harsh: a gruff voice. [Dutch grof, from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German.] gruff  ly adv.gruff ness n.Synonyms: gruff, brusque, blunt, bluff2, curt, crusty These adjectives mean abrupt and sometimes discourteous in manner or speech. Gruff implies roughness or surliness but does not necessarily suggest rudeness: a gruff reply. Brusque emphasizes rude abruptness: a brusque manner. Blunt stresses utter frankness and usually a disconcerting directness: a blunt refusal. Bluff refers to unpolished, unceremonious manner but usually implies hearty good nature: a bluff and courageous sailor. Curt denotes usually rude briefness and abruptness of speech: a curt letter of rejection. Crusty suggests a rough and forbidding manner that sometimes conceals benevolence of spirit: a crusty old gentlemen who feeds stray cats. |
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| Adv. | 1. | gruffly - in a gruff manner; "`No,' he replied gruffly" |
Translations
gruffly [ˈgrʌflɪ] adv → in modo burbero, burberamente
gruffly [ˈgrʌflɪ] adv → in modo burbero, burberamente
gruffly [ˈgrʌflɪ] adv → in modo burbero, burberamente
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