in a blunt direct manner; he spoke bluntly; he stated his opinion flat-out; he was criticized roundly
[ Syn: bluffly , bluffly , brusquely , brusquely , flat out , flat out , roundly , roundly , bluffly , bluffly , brusquely , brusquely , flat out , flat out , roundly , roundly , bluffly , bluffly , brusquely , brusquely , flat out , flat out , roundly , roundly , bluffly , bluffly , brusquely , brusquely , flat out , flat out , roundly , roundly ]