in a blunt direct manner; he spoke bluntly; he stated his opinion flat-out; he was criticized roundly

[ Syn: bluntly , bluntly , brusquely , brusquely , flat out , flat out , roundly , roundly , bluntly , bluntly , brusquely , brusquely , flat out , flat out , roundly , roundly , bluntly , bluntly , brusquely , brusquely , flat out , flat out , roundly , roundly , bluntly , bluntly , brusquely , brusquely , flat out , flat out , roundly , roundly ]