英语词汇“gruffness”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

Example Sentences

Adjective Don't be fooled by his gruff manner—he's really very kind. He spoke in a gruff voice.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The show entailed a fictional character named Dr. Gregory House that was gruff, insufferable, and quite unconventional, yet he was portrayed as a medical genius that could ferret out the most obscure of diseases and ailments.

Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Yet, that polished and elegant shape is offset by the gruff sturdiness of that all-American, Eminem-core denim.

Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 June 2022 Cavanaugh is an old-school coach who can appear a bit gruff.

Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2022 Gee’s voice is gruff and his delivery is breathless, each line dense with drug-deal detail and matter-of-fact tales of murder.

Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 1 June 2022 Hernandez was a gruff old guy, and a heavy drinker, but Anarchy Row is a relatively welcoming place.

Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 23 June 2022 Some of the most poignant scenes portray the unlikely friendship that develops between Issam and Frank (Mark Camacho), the family’s initially gruff sponsor.

Vanessa H. Larson, Washington Post, 9 June 2022 Paul Folkestad, another chef instructor at Western Culinary, said Brophy’s gruff exterior alienated some students, while others cherished him.

oregonlive, 28 May 2022 Tuscans have a reputation for being rough and gruff, and Collodi—habitually wry, sardonic, iconoclastic—was an excellent representative of his province.

Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 June 2022

Verb

Devs, normally gruff with his postgame talks, couldn’t hide his pleasure.

James Hookway, WSJ, 16 May 2022 Pompeo, often gruff in interactions with reporters, is a skilled retail politician and, although not a soaring orator, is adept at holding an audience’s attention.

David M. Drucker, Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2021 See More

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Dutch grof; akin to Old High German grob coarse, hruf scurf — more at dandruff

Verb

derivative of gruff entry 1

First Known Use

Adjective

1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Verb

1706, in the meaning defined above

单词	gruffness
释义	gruff 1 of 2 adjective ˈgrəf 1 : rough, brusque, or stern in manner, speech, or aspect a gruff reply 2 : being deep and harsh : hoarse a gruff voice gruffly adverb gruffness noun gruff 2 of 2 verb gruffed; gruffing; gruffs transitive verb : to utter in a gruff voice or manner "Get out of bed now!" gruffed the sergeant. Synonyms Adjective coarse croaking croaky grating gravel gravelly hoarse husky rasping raspy rusty scratchy throaty See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Adjective Don't be fooled by his gruff manner—he's really very kind. He spoke in a gruff voice. Recent Examples on the Web Adjective The show entailed a fictional character named Dr. Gregory House that was gruff, insufferable, and quite unconventional, yet he was portrayed as a medical genius that could ferret out the most obscure of diseases and ailments. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 3 Aug. 2022 Yet, that polished and elegant shape is offset by the gruff sturdiness of that all-American, Eminem-core denim. Liana Satenstein, Vogue, 29 June 2022 Cavanaugh is an old-school coach who can appear a bit gruff. Michelle Gardner, The Arizona Republic, 27 June 2022 Gee’s voice is gruff and his delivery is breathless, each line dense with drug-deal detail and matter-of-fact tales of murder. Chris Kelly, Washington Post, 1 June 2022 Hernandez was a gruff old guy, and a heavy drinker, but Anarchy Row is a relatively welcoming place. Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 23 June 2022 Some of the most poignant scenes portray the unlikely friendship that develops between Issam and Frank (Mark Camacho), the family’s initially gruff sponsor. Vanessa H. Larson, Washington Post, 9 June 2022 Paul Folkestad, another chef instructor at Western Culinary, said Brophy’s gruff exterior alienated some students, while others cherished him. oregonlive, 28 May 2022 Tuscans have a reputation for being rough and gruff, and Collodi—habitually wry, sardonic, iconoclastic—was an excellent representative of his province. Joan Acocella, The New Yorker, 6 June 2022 Verb Devs, normally gruff with his postgame talks, couldn’t hide his pleasure. James Hookway, WSJ, 16 May 2022 Pompeo, often gruff in interactions with reporters, is a skilled retail politician and, although not a soaring orator, is adept at holding an audience’s attention. David M. Drucker, Washington Examiner, 2 Mar. 2021 See More Word History Etymology Adjective Dutch grof; akin to Old High German grob coarse, hruf scurf — more at dandruff Verb derivative of gruff entry 1 First Known Use Adjective 1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Verb 1706, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition gruff adjective ˈgrəf gruffer; gruffest : rough in speech or manner a gruff reply gruffness noun as in sternness Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance sternness harshness hostility severity surliness vehemence coldness relentlessness corrosiveness iciness virulence bile rudeness crossness acridity anger vitriol acidity malevolence sourness impoliteness acrimony malice vindictiveness animosity incivility spite virulency asperity tartness ungraciousness bitterness rancor scorn acridness jealousy nastiness jaundice cattiness spleen mordancy venom discourteousness acidness gall resentment pique sour grapes Antonyms & Near Antonyms geniality politeness kindness graciousness tenderness sweetness warmth diplomacy sympathy civility compassion softness courtesy tactfulness cordiality suavity smoothness urbanity suaveness unctuousness oiliness See More
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