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Bluffly

adverb
1.
In a blunt direct manner.  Synonyms: bluntly, brusquely, flat out, roundly.  "He stated his opinion flat-out" , "He was criticized roundly"






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"Bluffly" Quotes from Famous Books



... want you to stay," said Baggs bluffly. "Looks to me like I seen you down at Crawling Stone, ain't I?" he asked ...
— Whispering Smith • Frank H. Spearman

... Belle Treherne was looking at the Latin names on the bottles at the time, and her face showed no expression either of pleasure or displeasure. Mr. Treherne said bluffly: "Dr. Marmion, you are kind—very kind, and, upon my word, I'm much obliged." He then looked at his daughter as ...
— The Judgment House • Gilbert Parker

... replied the host bluffly. "I've spoken no treason. I love my king; and if he wishes to have a divorce, I hope his holiness the Pope will ...
— Windsor Castle • William Harrison Ainsworth



Words linked to "Bluffly" :   roundly, bluntly, flat out, brusquely, bluff



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