bluffly

adverb

Definition of blufflynext
as in openly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bluffly
  1. plain
  2. frankly
  3. honestly
  4. straight
  5. straightforward
  6. simply
  7. sincerely
Adverb
  • Normally, encountering that many smiling faces might seem a bit suspect, but people are just plain happy.
    Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 16 Dec. 2024
  • As Eve says to Adam: His fraud is then thy fear, which plain infers Thy equal fear that my firm faith and love Can by his fraud be shaken or seduced.
    Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of plain
Adverb
  • And frankly, the pace of learning has never seemed faster.
    Robert Logemann, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Picnic-ready and portable, these chic cans make for a delightful hostess gift and come in four flavors: Ghia Soda (the original, and frankly, the best—a citrusy, bitter aperitivo), Ghia Ginger, Lime & Salt, and Sumac & Chili.
    Sophie Dodd, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • From the theme song to the Sunday night Reagan family dinners, it's been a fan-favorite since season one (and honestly could have creatively kept going).
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 8 Dec. 2024
  • That rediscovery of a deeper humanity, which comes from collective solidarity [and] collective action, awaits anyone who will look honestly at our situation.
    Tim Grierson, Rolling Stone, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • In other words, the best answer is the one that comes straight from our heart and reflects our honest, intuitive, and instinctive views on their questions.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
  • My mother looked like a white woman, hair as straight as any white woman’s.
    Hilton Als, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of straight
Adverb
  • The cinematography morphs from something appropriate for a wacky comedic satire (straightforward) to lurid horror-movie tones; the score follows a similar path.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Despite seeming straightforward, microwaves aren’t standardized, so finding your machine’s power settings in the first place can be confusing, Chen says.
    Audrey Bruno, SELF, 14 Oct. 2024
Definition of straightforward
Adverb
  • Smaller firms simply lack the resources to compete in this space.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Perhaps things are so tough right now that simply for Spurs to escape with a point and no fresh injuries is a big plus.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of simply
Adverb
  • Another source close to a younger first-team player says Maresca has spoken clearly and sincerely to the squad since the beginning.
    Simon Johnson and Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • The chunk of this episode that focused on Meredith’s Bat Mitzvah sincerely was far too long and felt like filler, even with Mary’s comedic late appearance.
    Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of sincerely
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bluffing

bluffly

bluffness

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