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Gruffly vs Grisly - What's the difference?

gruffly | grisly |

As an adverb gruffly

is in a gruff manner.

As an adjective grisly is

horrifyingly repellent; terrifying, gruesome.

gruffly

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a gruff manner.

    • grisly

    English

    Adjective

    (er)
  • horrifyingly repellent; terrifying, gruesome
    • The photos of the killings depict a grisly scene.

    See also

    * gristly * grizzly