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🗣️gruff

adjective
/ɡrʌf/
gruesome grumble

Meaning

Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.

Example Sentences

Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.

Example Expressions

gruff exterior

Synonyms

rough, harsh, blunt, brusque, stern

Antonyms

gentle, kind, soft

Collocations

gruff voice, gruff manner, gruff reply, gruff exterior

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