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Meaning of BLUNTLY

Pronunciation:  bluntlee

WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: [adv]  in a blunt direct manner; "he spoke bluntly"; "he stated his opinion flat-out"; "he was criticized roundly"
 
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 Synonyms: bluffly, brusquely, flat out, roundly
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
\Blunt"ly\, adv.
In a blunt manner; coarsely; plainly; abruptly; without
delicacy, or the usual forms of civility.
      Sometimes after bluntly giving his opinions, he would
      quietly lay himself asleep until the end of their
      deliberations.                           --Jeffrey.
 
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