GRUFFLY

gruffly

(adverb) in a gruff manner; “‘No,’ he replied gruffly”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

Etymology

Adverb

gruffly (comparative more gruffly, superlative most gruffly)

In a gruff manner.

Source: Wiktionary

GRUFF

Gruff, a. [Compar. Gruffer (; superl. Gruffest.] Etym: [D. grof; akin to G. grob, OHG. gerob, grob, Dan. grov, Sw. grof, perh. akin to AS. rcófan to break, Z. reavc, rupture, g- standing for the AS. prefix ge-, Goth. ga-.]

Definition: Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh. Addison. Gruff, disagreeable, sarcastic remarks. Thackeray.

– Gruff"ly, adv.

– Gruff"ness, n.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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