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"
Usage examples
"Well?" he asked brusquely.
"It is nothing!" the American interposed brusquely between paroxysms.
"Not at all," rejoined Miss Berengaria, brusquely, "better wait here with Lucy.
"I had quite forgotten it." Then as if it burned her fingers she thrust the little image back into the box and turned to Norah brusquely.
He received Nicholas brusquely (imagining this to be characteristically military) and questioned him with an important air, as if considering the general progress of affairs and approving and disapproving with full right to do so.