adverb
bluntly
BLUHNT-lee
Bluntly (adverb) means In a direct, plain-spoken way, without softening the message. Example: “Bluntly put, the project failed.”
adverb
1
In a direct, plain-spoken way, without softening the message.
"Bluntly put, the project failed."
How to use bluntly
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSaid in a very direct, no-nonsense way.
Common pairings
put bluntly
speak bluntly
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more bluntly
- Superlative
- most bluntly
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_____ put, the project failed.
Etymology
From "blunt" + "-ly."
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bluntly” mean?
The word “bluntly” means in a direct, plain-spoken way, without softening the message. In plain terms, said in a very direct, no-nonsense way.
How do you pronounce “bluntly”?
“Bluntly” is pronounced BLUHNT-lee (/ˈblʌntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “bluntly” in a sentence?
Here is “bluntly” used in a sentence: “Bluntly put, the project failed.”
What part of speech is “bluntly”?
“Bluntly” is an adverb.
