bluffly

An archaic adverb meaning 'in a blunt, frank, or rough manner,' often associated with a hearty or abrupt style of speech or behavior. It is derived from the adjective 'bluff' and is rarely used in modern English.

• 🇩🇪Veraltetes Adverb, das 'direkt, offen oder grob' bedeutet und oft mit einem herzlichen oder schroffen Redestil oder Verhalten verbunden wird. Es stammt vom Adjektiv 'bluff' ab und wird im modernen Englisch selten verwendet.

1. In a blunt direct manner C1 formal

   In a way that is abrupt, frank, and straightforward, often without concern for politeness.

   • He answered bluffly, not caring about the consequences.
   • She spoke bluffly to the committee, stating her opinion without hesitation.
   • The manager addressed the issue bluffly, leaving no room for misunderstanding.

   🇩🇪Direkt und unverblümt

   Synonyme: abruptlybluntlybrusquelycurtlyforthrightlyfranklyoutspokenlyplainlytactlessly

   Antonyme: diplomaticallyindirectlypolitelysmoothlysubtlytactfully

• more bluffly comparative form
• most bluffly superlative form