• Synonyms: bluffly, bluntly, brusquely, flat_out, roundly
  Meaning: in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly"

• "Let him come and buy it himself, then," said Niccolo, bluntly.
• "I don't believe he is Mr. Vrain," retorted the detective bluntly.
• When he had signed the last letter she bluntly enquired if he felt better.
• Having, therefore, no doubt concerning the person of the thief, he eagerly sought him out, and very bluntly charged him with the fact.
• I state the matter thus bluntly, because the current of thought in academic circles runs against me, and I feel like a man who must set his back against an open door quickly if he does not wish to see it closed and locked.

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