gruffly
adjectiveHow many syllables in gruffly?
There are 2 syllables in the word gruffly.How to pronounce gruffly:
Definition of gruffly:
- gruffly (adjective):
- rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect
Synonyms for gruffly:
abruptly
artlessly
baldly
bluntly
briskly
brusquely
candidly
curtly
earnestly
frankly
honestly
impolitely
inconsiderately
openly
point-blank
rudely
sharply
shortly
simply
sincerely
snappily
tactlessly
tersely
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