gruffly
pronunciation
How to pronounce gruffly in British English:
UK [ɡrʌflɪ]
How to pronounce gruffly in American English:
US [ɡrʌflɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a gruff manner
Word Origin
- gruffly (adv.)
- 1700, from gruff + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. " Sit down , " said the young man , gruffly .
- 2. " I 'm glad you like it , " charlie said gruffly , embarrassed again .
- 3. He spoke gruffly , as if afraid that his invitation would be spurned .
- 4. He stands up gruffly and leaves without a word .
- 5. The driver asked me gruffly .