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gruff
01
characterized by a rough and deep tone, often sounding harsh
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
qualitative
Superlative
gruffest
Comparative
gruffer
gradable
domain
voice, sound, character
Examples
The old sailor's gruff voice carried across the deck as he shouted orders to the crew.
02
brusque and surly and forbidding
