What does bluntly mean?
Bluntly means In a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility..
Bluntly
/ˈblʌntli/ · adverb
Meaning
In a blunt manner; without delicacy, or the usual forms of civility..
Example Sentences
Note the preſumption of this Scythian ſlaue: I tel thee villaine, thoſe that lead my horſe Haue to their names tytles of dignitie, And dar’ſt thou bluntly cal me Baiazeth?
To put it bluntly, they are going to have to start defending a heck of a lot better than they have been, otherwise their season - and top-flight status - could well be over before they know it.
Drivers' union ASLEF bluntly rebuffed the claim of unofficial action, calling it a lie. And Avanti West Coast was unable to provide any proof for its assertion, when questioned by RAIL.
Synonyms for bluntly
Antonyms for bluntly
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Word Forms
- more bluntly
- most bluntly
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for bluntly?
Common synonyms include coarsely, plainly, abruptly, frankly.
What is the opposite of bluntly?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use bluntly in a sentence?
Note the preſumption of this Scythian ſlaue: I tel thee villaine, thoſe that lead my horſe Haue to their names tytles of dignitie, And dar’ſt thou bluntly cal me Baiazeth?
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