gruff

adjectiveB2 · Upper-intermediate

Having a rough deep voice, or not very friendly.

Meaning of «gruff»

adjective

having a rough deep voice, or not very friendly

The old man had a gruff voice and rarely smiled.

Translation

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The difference between similar words

having a rough voice

hoarserough and weak, from a cold or shoutingI am hoarse after the football match.

raspydry and scratchy to listen toHe answered in a raspy whisper.

gruffdeep and rough, sometimes unfriendlyThe old man spoke in a gruff voice.

← gruelling gruffly →