BRUSQUELY
bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, flat out, roundly
(adverb) in a blunt direct manner; “he spoke bluntly”; “he stated his opinion flat-out”; “he was criticized roundly”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
brusquely (comparative more brusquely, superlative most brusquely)
In a brusque manner; abruptly; rudely.
Source: Wiktionary
BRUSQUE
Brusque, a. Etym: [F. brusque, from It. brusco brusque, tart, sour, perh. fr. L. (vitis) labrusca wild (vine); or cf. OHG. bruttisc grim, fr. brutti terror.]
Definition: Rough and prompt in manner; blunt; abrupt; hluff; as, a brusque man; a brusque style.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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