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

“Your friends not waiting for you?” he said gruffly as the gaggle continued on without her.

From Literature

“I was just waiting until the missus was done with the ladder,” he explained gruffly.

From Literature

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

"You should stop poking around in other people's stuff," he said gruffly.

From Literature