bluntly

Meanings

• Adverb

  Speaking or acting in a straightforward and uncompromising manner, without tact or delicacy.

  - "He bluntly told the truth."
  - "She bluntly refused the offer."

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Synonyms

abruptly , coarsely , plainly

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bluntly
huntly , puntillo , gruntly

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Variants

List of all variants of bluntly that leads to same result
blunt , blunter , bluntest , bluntly , bluntness , bluntnesses

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Etymology

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From Middle English blunt, from blunden to close the eyes, shut the mouth, be mute, probably of imitative origin.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'bluntly' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. In ancient Greece, bluntly was considered a virtue and was associated with the god Dionysus, who represented raw emotions and uninhibited behavior.

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Related Concepts

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1. Honesty: Bluntly is related to the concept of honesty as it involves speaking or acting in a straightforward and uncompromising manner.

2. Directness: Bluntly is also related to the concept of directness as it involves getting straight to the point without beating around the bush.

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Culture

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In literature, 'bluntly' is often used to convey honesty and directness. In art, it can be seen in the works of artists who use bold and unapologetic techniques. In music, it can be found in the lyrics of songs that express raw emotions.

How to Memorize "bluntly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person speaking directly and honestly without any sugarcoating or tact.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bluntly' with the idea of being straightforward and honest.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym B-L-U-N-T-L-Y: Bold, Loud, Unapologetic, Naked, Truthful, Loud, Yielding.

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