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 abrasively abrasively /əˈbreɪsɪvli/

adverb

  1. In a blunt direct manner  ( bluffly , bluntly , brusquely , flat out , roundly , abrasively , snappily [Informal] )
    in a blunt direct manner
     He spoke bluntly
    he spoke bluntly
     He stated his opinion flat-out
    he stated his opinion flat-out
     He was criticized roundly
    he was criticized roundly