Definition of the word gruffly

Pronunciation of vocabulary gruffly

grufflyadverb

cộc cằn

/ˈɡrʌfli//ˈɡrʌfli/

Origin of the word gruffly

"Gruffly" originates from the Old English word "gróf," meaning "rough" or "coarse." This word evolved into the Middle English "gruff," describing a harsh or rough voice. The suffix "-ly" was added to create the adverb "gruffly," signifying how something is done in a rough or abrupt manner. The evolution from "gróf" to "gruffly" reflects the natural changes in language over time, and the word itself evokes the image of a rough, unrefined voice or manner.

Vocabulary summary gruffly

typeadverb

meaningrude, gruff

Example of vocabulary grufflynamespace

meaning

with a deep and rough voice, which often sounds unfriendly

với một giọng nói trầm và thô, thường có vẻ không thân thiện

meaning

in an unfriendly and impatient way

một cách không thân thiện và thiếu kiên nhẫn

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary gruffly

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