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gruff

adjective

/ɡrʌf/

Meaning

Rough or stern in manner, speech, or voice.

Despite his gruff manner, he was very kind-hearted.

gruff exterior

rough, harsh, blunt, brusque, stern

gentle, kind, soft

gruff voice, gruff manner, gruff reply, gruff exterior

extraordinary, extremely good or impressive

Relating to or involving sacrifice.

Unnecessary, unwarranted, or given freely without reason or cause.

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

Absolutely necessary; extremely important.

Showing advanced development or maturity at an unusually early age.