bluntly

/ˈblʌntli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈblʌntli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈblənt-lē/ (ame, mw)

bluntly — adverb

1. in a way that states something very directly, with little effort to sound gentle

1.副詞C1
釋義

in a way that states something very directly, with little effort to sound gentle

例句

Priya said bluntly that the plan would fail without more money.

reporting verb + bluntly + that-clause

The doctor bluntly told Ravi to stop smoking after the test.

tell + person + to-infinitive

同義詞
  • frankly

    often sounds honest and open, with less edge than `bluntly`

  • directly

    stresses going straight to the point, not necessarily sounding harsh

  • plainly

    often emphasizes clarity and simplicity more than emotional force

  • rudely

    focuses more on bad manners; `bluntly` may be honest rather than intentionally impolite

反義詞
  • tactfully

    shows care for other people's feelings

  • politely

    emphasizes good manners and respectful wording

文法句型

say bluntly + that-clause

bluntly tell someone + to-infinitive

用法筆記

Often appears with reporting verbs such as say, tell, ask, and warn. The fixed phrase `put it bluntly` is common when speakers introduce a hard opinion before stating it.

常見錯誤

❌The manager bluntly us about the delay.
✅The manager spoke bluntly to us about the delay.
💡`bluntly` is an adverb, so it cannot replace the main verb.
❌Priya bluntly that the price was too high.
✅Priya said bluntly that the price was too high.
💡add a reporting verb such as `say` or `tell`.