gruffly

Thân thiện

"No," he replied gruffly.

Definition

Adverb: - In a rough, abrupt, or hoarse manner, often suggesting a lack of patience or friendliness in one's voice or demeanor.

Usage

The adverb "gruffly" describes how an action, typically speaking, is performed. It indicates a tone or manner that is harsh, brusque, or unfriendly.

Examples

Advanced Usage

• Narrative Description: Used in writing to convey a character's irritable or no-nonsense attitude through their speech or actions.
  • The guard gruffly motioned for them to move along.

Variants and Related Words

• Gruff (adjective): Having a rough, low, or harsh sound or manner.
  • He has a gruff exterior but a kind heart.

Synonyms

• Brusquely
• Harshly
• Abruptly
• Hoarsely
• Roughly

Antonyms

• Gently
• Softly
• Politely
• Sweetly
• Warmly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a gruff manner
   • `No,' he replied gruffly