How to Use "gruff" with Example Sentences

1. He continued in the same gruff voice .
2. Mr harwood discovered he could not let the subject go . He decided to write a play about strauss and nervously inquired of his guru , harold pinter , whether it was all right to describe the play as a " companion piece " . Mr pinter 's gruff response was that of course it was .
3. He declared in a slightly gruff but very powerful voice .
4. Don 't be put off by his gruff exterior .
5. His rumpled appearance and gruff voice .