Suchen
gruff
01
grob
characterized by a rough and deep tone, often sounding harsh
02
grob
brusque and surly and forbidding
Beispiel
The old sailor's gruff voice carried across the deck as he shouted orders to the crew.
From his office, we could hear the gruff sound of the drill as the construction workers repaired the roof.
The dog emitted a gruff growl, warning anyone who approached the fence to stay away.
Despite his gruff tone, there was a hint of kindness in the way he spoke to the frightened child.
In the dimly lit alley, we heard the gruff laughter of the men gathered around the fire.
