Gruffly and Stiffly

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Gruffly adverb - In a gruff manner.

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Stiffly and gruffly are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Stiffly" instead an adverb "Gruffly".

Nearby Word: gruff

Stiffly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

Usage example: stiffly criticized for making such indiscreet comments in public

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Gruffly and stiffly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gruffly" instead an adverb "Stiffly".

Nearby Words: stiff, stiffen, stiffness

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