Words and phrases that have a meaning related to gruffly: (102 results)
Often used in the same context:
Also try:politely, affably, imploringly, frostily, curtly, cheerfully, laconically, cheerily, indignantly, condescendingly, genially, haughtily, apologetically, blandly, smarmily, amiably, evasively, prissily, grinningly, unsmilingly, pityingly, deferentially, lugubriously, crossly, ungrammatically, consolingly, sternly, solicitously, impishly, cockily, grumpily, sotto voce, irritably, insolently, contemptuously, sarky, pleadingly, charmingly, sullenly, calmly, sulkily, imperiously, slyly, mirthfully, huffily, superciliously, jovially, sagely, brusquely, smilingly, smart aleck, wanly, huskily, teasingly, demurely, sheepishly, querulously, forgivingly, icily, perkily, reproachfully, breezily, ingratiatingly, dismissively, casually, nonchalantly, magisterially, resignedly, hoarsely, officiously, pencil pusher, courteously, glibly, stonily, dourly, joylessly, puckishly, balefully, belligerently, disdainfully, distractedly, wonderingly, tersely, perfunctorily, wearily, dumbly, rudely, trembly, airily, tauntingly, embarrassedly, boorishly, sweetly, peevishly, pedantically, snottily, disbelievingly, smugly, angrily, offhandedly, tetchily, snootily
— Adjectives for gruffly: little, general, last, major
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