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gruff
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- pronunciation:
- gruhf
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
low and harsh.
The substitute teacher's gruff voice frightened the children.- synonyms:
- harsh, hoarse, husky, ragged
- antonyms:
- mellow
- similar words:
- rough
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| definition 2: |
rough and not polite.
The gruff ticket agent took our money and slammed the window shut.- synonyms:
- abrupt, curt
- antonyms:
- courteous, friendly
- similar words:
- grouchy, grumpy, harsh, rough, rude, short, sullen
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| related words: |
curt |
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| derivations: |
gruffish (adj.), gruffly (adv.), gruffness (n.) |
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