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.

• 🇨🇳一个过时的副词，意为“直率地、坦诚地或粗鲁地”，常与真诚或生硬的说话或行为方式相关。源自形容词“bluff”，在现代英语中很少使用。

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.

   🇨🇳直率地

   同义词: abruptlybluntlybrusquelycurtlyforthrightlyfranklyoutspokenlyplainlytactlessly

   反义词: diplomaticallyindirectlypolitelysmoothlysubtlytactfully

• more bluffly comparative form
• most bluffly superlative form