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bluntly

UK/ˈblʌntli/ US/ˈblʌntli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a blunt direct manner

  • “he spoke bluntly”
  • “he stated his opinion flat-out”
  • “he was criticized roundly”
Synonyms

Origin

From blunt + -ly.

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