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.

• 🇪🇸Adverbio en desuso que significa 'de manera directa, franca o algo brusca', asociado a menudo con un estilo de hablar o comportarse cordial pero tajante. Deriva del adjetivo 'bluff' y rara vez se usa en inglés moderno.

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.

   🇪🇸de manera brusca y franca

   Sinónimos: abruptlybluntlybrusquelycurtlyforthrightlyfranklyoutspokenlyplainlytactlessly

   Antónimos: diplomaticallyindirectlypolitelysmoothlysubtlytactfully

• more bluffly comparative form
• most bluffly superlative form