gruffly

American  

[gruhf-lee] / ˈgrʌf li /

adverb

1. in a low, harsh, gravelly voice; hoarsely.

   The album is nothing but monster hit after monster hit, all played energetically and sung gruffly by these aging rockers.

2. in a rough, brusque, or surly manner.

   “Hey, now, cut that out!” he said gruffly, looking at us with a stern frown.

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Etymology

Origin of gruffly

First recorded in 1680–90; gruff ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

It is March 31, 1943, eight months before Hart’s death at age 48 from pneumonia, and Hart has just gruffly left the Broadway premiere of “Oklahoma!”

From Los Angeles Times

He did so gruffly, Ms. Pollini said, saying it was “a misunderstanding.”

From New York Times

The Guardian's review said Sir Michael delivers "a gruffly heart-breaking performance" in the film, while the Radio Times added he "plays his role with complete dignity".

From BBC

“If I had my wall defaced like this, I would paint over it,” the man told Mr. Ovchinnikov gruffly.

From New York Times

A former shadow deputy governor during the war, he gruffly shares all his woes.

From BBC