Gruffest: meaning, definitions and examples

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gruffest

 

[ หˆษกrสŒfษชst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

Gruffest is the superlative form of gruff, which refers to a rough or stern manner of speaking or behaving. It describes someone who is brusque, grumpy, or showing little warmth or friendliness. This term is often used to indicate a person whose demeanor may appear harsh but can be softened by understanding their true nature.

Synonyms

harshest, roughest, sternest

Examples of usage

  • The gruffest man in the village still has a heart of gold.
  • Despite his gruffest exterior, he offered to help the children.
  • The gruffest coach often pushed his players to do their best.

Translations

Translations of the word "gruffest" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mais rude

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฌเคธเฅ‡ เค•เค เฅ‹เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช am grimmigsten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ paling kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐะนะณั€ัƒะฑั–ัˆะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ najbardziej surowy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆœ€ใ‚‚ๅŽณใ—ใ„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท le plus rude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ el mรกs brusco

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท en sert

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ€์žฅ ๊ฑฐ์นœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุฃูƒุซุฑ ุฎุดูˆู†ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nejdrsnฤ›jลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ najdrsnejลกรญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆœ€็ฒ—ๆšด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ najbolj grob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfasti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะตาฃ า›ะฐั‚ะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒงแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒแƒ–แƒ” แƒฃแƒฎแƒ”แƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™n sษ™rt

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ el mรกs rudo

Etymology

The word 'gruff' originated in the 17th century and is thought to have been derived from the Middle English word 'gruff', meaning rough. The usage evolved from describing a rough texture or quality to its application in describing a person's demeanor. The superlative form 'gruffest' is simply a way of indicating the most gruff among a group, often emphasizing a lack of gentleness or warmth. Throughout history, the term has been used in varying contexts, from highlighting the intimidating presence of an individual to reflecting on the complex personalities behind a seemingly tough exterior. In literature and popular culture, gruff characters often serve as mentors or protectors, showing that kindness can exist beneath a tough shell.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,914, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.