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.

• 🇵🇹Advérbio arcaico que significa 'de modo direto, franco ou um tanto rude', frequentemente associado a um jeito de falar ou agir cordial, mas brusco. Deriva do adjetivo 'bluff' e é raramente usado no inglês 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.

   🇵🇹Diretamente

   Sinônimos: abruptlybluntlybrusquelycurtlyforthrightlyfranklyoutspokenlyplainlytactlessly

   Antônimos: diplomaticallyindirectlypolitelysmoothlysubtlytactfully

• more bluffly comparative form
• most bluffly superlative form