gruff

/grʌf/ Cách viết khác : (gruffy) /'grʌfi/
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gruff

The old man gave a gruff reply to the question.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Rough or harsh in sound: Describes a voice or sound that is low, throaty, and often sounds unfriendly, as if from shouting, illness, or suppressed emotion.
    • Brusque or abrupt in manner: Describes a person's behavior or speech that is unfriendly, stern, and lacking in politeness or warmth.
Examples of Usage

  • Describing a voice or sound:

    • He answered the phone with a gruff "Hello."
    • The old sailor had a gruff, weathered voice.

  • Describing a manner or person:

    • His gruff exterior hid a kind heart.
    • Don't be put off by her gruff reply; she's actually very helpful.
Advanced Usage

  • "to be gruff with someone": to speak to someone in a rough, unfriendly way.

    • The manager was often gruff with new employees.

  • "a gruff demeanor": a consistently rough and unfriendly outward manner or attitude.

    • Despite his gruff demeanor, he was a loyal friend.
Variants and Related Words

  • Gruffly (adverb): in a gruff manner.

    • "Sit down," he said gruffly.

  • Gruffness (noun): the quality of being gruff.

    • His gruffness was just a front.
Synonyms
  • Hoarse: (of a voice) rough and harsh-sounding, typically from a sore throat or shouting.
  • Brusque: abrupt or offhand in speech or manner.
  • Curt: rudely brief in speech or abrupt in manner.
  • Surly: bad-tempered and unfriendly.
Antonyms
  • Gentle: mild, kind, or soft in manner or voice.
  • Melodious: pleasant-sounding.
  • Polite: having or showing behavior that is respectful and considerate of other people.
Related Idioms and Phrases
  • A gruff bear: A metaphorical phrase for someone who appears stern and unfriendly but is kind underneath.
    • Don't worry about the boss; he's just a gruff bear.
gruff

The old man gave a gruff reply to the question.

Adjective
  1. deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
    • gruff voices
    • the dog's gruff barking
    • hoarse cries
    • makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky- Virgil Thomson
  2. brusque and surly and forbidding
    • crusty remarks
    • a crusty old man
    • his curmudgeonly temper
    • gruff manner
    • a gruff reply

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