with a deep and rough voice, which often sounds unfriendly
với một giọng nói trầm và thô, thường có vẻ không thân thiện
in an unfriendly and impatient way
một cách không thân thiện và thiếu kiên nhẫn
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Definition of gruffly
grufflyadverb
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/ˈɡrʌfli//ˈɡrʌfli/"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.
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