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- [gruhf]
- /grʌf/
- /ɡrʌf/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gruhf]
- /grʌf/
Definitions of gruffly word
- adjective gruffly low and harsh; hoarse: a gruff voice. 1
- adjective gruffly rough, brusque, or surly: a gruff manner. 1
- noun gruffly In a gruff manner. 1
- adverb gruffly rough, surly 1
- adverb gruffly voice: low-pitched 1
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Origin of gruffly
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Middle Dutch grof coarse; cognate with German grob
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Parts of speech for Gruffly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
gruffly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
gruffly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for gruffly
adverb gruffly
- grumpily — surly or ill-tempered; discontentedly or sullenly irritable; grouchy.
- curtly — rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner.
- brusquely — abrupt in manner; blunt; rough: A brusque welcome greeted his unexpected return.
- sternly — firm, strict, or uncompromising: stern discipline.
- abruptly — sudden or unexpected: an abrupt departure.
Antonyms for gruffly
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