gruff
Example Sentences
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Her stamina impresses her manager, Greg, a gruff gay man who tells her about the gay club in town, where she meets Tina, the woman who teaches her acceptance through unconditional love.
From Los Angeles Times
We both pivot at the sound of the gruff voice.
From Literature
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Stout and slightly gruff, Dipper has a digital face that can approximate more than 40 expressions.
From Los Angeles Times
While the Silk Sonic project, from its name on down, is a tribute to the lush textures of ’70s soul, Mr. .Paak’s occasionally gruff presence brings a touch of hip-hop to the mix.
“Then you get into trouble,” said Hadel in a gruff voice.
From Literature
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