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Definition of Gruff
1. Adjective. Brusque and surly and forbidding. "A gruff reply"
Exact synonyms: Crusty, Curmudgeonly, Ill-humored, Ill-humoured
Similar to: Ill-natured
Derivative terms: Crust, Curmudgeon, Gruffness
Similar to: Ill-natured
Derivative terms: Crust, Curmudgeon, Gruffness
2. Adjective. Deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion. "Makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky"
Exact synonyms: Hoarse, Husky
Similar to: Cacophonic, Cacophonous
Derivative terms: Gruffness, Hoarseness, Huskiness
Similar to: Cacophonic, Cacophonous
Derivative terms: Gruffness, Hoarseness, Huskiness
Definition of Gruff
1. a. Of a rough or stern manner, voice, or countenance; sour; surly; severe; harsh.
Definition of Gruff
1. low and harsh in speech [adj GRUFFER, GRUFFEST] / to utter in a gruff voice [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Gruff
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