Coarse and Gruff

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Coarse

Coarse adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
Usage example: a coarse laugh
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Gruff is a synonym for coarse in rude topic. In some cases you can use "Gruff" instead an adjective "Coarse", when it comes to topics like hoarse.
Nearby Words: coarseness, coarsened, coarsely, coarsening

Gruff

Gruff adjective - Harsh and dry in sound.
Usage example: she had a gruff speaking voice, but a surprisingly sweet singing voice
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Coarse is a synonym for gruff in hoarse topic. You can use "Coarse" instead an adjective "Gruff".
Nearby Word: gruffly

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  • Video Game / Final Fantasy VII Cid Highwind was originally designed as a much more gruff and coarse-looking character; however, he has gotten Progressively Prettier in any of his other Compilation appearances.
    Source: Video Game / Final Fantasy VII
  • Cats Are Mean Similarly, although he is rather gruff and snarky, a bit coarse, and something of a womanizer, Desmond Farr (Tiger-Man) from DC Comics remains good-hearted overall, and a hero.
    Source: Cats Are Mean
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