Gruffly: meaning, definitions and examples
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gruffly
[ หษกrสfli ]
spoken communication
In a rough or stern manner; harshly.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
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gruffly |
Used when someone speaks in a low, rough voice, often due to impatience or lack of friendliness. It can imply a sort of roughness or sternness but isnโt necessarily meant to hurt.
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harshly |
Applicable when referring to a severe, cruel, or unkind manner, causing discomfort or pain. This word carries a negative connotation.
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roughly |
Used when describing actions or speech that lack gentleness or subtlety, often physically uncomfortable or unrefined. It has a broad use case but generally indicates a lack of care.
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brusquely |
Appropriate when someone behaves or speaks in a quick, unfriendly, or impatient manner, often seen as rude because of abruptness.
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Examples of usage
- He spoke gruffly to the waiter, demanding his coffee.
- She answered gruffly, clearly annoyed by the question.
behavior
In a blunt or abrupt manner; curtly.
Synonyms
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gruffly |
Used when someone speaks in a rough, low-pitched, and unfriendly manner. It often implies impatience or irritation.
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curtly |
Used when someone speaks in a very short and terse manner, almost bordering on rudeness. This implies impatience or irritation.
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abruptly |
Used when someone speaks or acts suddenly and without warning. It often indicates a sharp change in behavior or tone.
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bluntly |
Used when someone speaks in a direct and straightforward manner without considering the sensitivity or feelings of others. This has a negative connotation as it can come off as rude or insensitive.
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Examples of usage
- He responded gruffly to her suggestion, without any explanation.
- The boss always speaks gruffly, but he means well.
Translations
Translations of the word "gruffly" in other languages:
๐ต๐น grosseiramente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเค เฅเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช grob
๐ฎ๐ฉ dengan kasar
๐บ๐ฆ ะณััะฑะพ
๐ต๐ฑ szorstko
๐ฏ๐ต ใถใฃใใใผใใซ
๐ซ๐ท grossiรจrement
๐ช๐ธ bruscamente
๐น๐ท kabaca
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ์น ๊ฒ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุธุงุธุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ hrubฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ hrubo
๐จ๐ณ ็ฒๆดๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ grobo
๐ฎ๐ธ grรณft
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดำฉัะตะบั
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแฎแแจแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kobudcasฤฑna
๐ฒ๐ฝ bruscamente
Etymology
The word 'gruffly' originated from the Middle English word 'gruf' which meant rough or coarse. Over time, it evolved to describe a manner of speaking that is harsh or blunt. The adverb 'gruffly' has been in use since the 16th century, reflecting a direct and often unfriendly tone in communication.
See also: gruff.