a gruff voice.
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a gruff old man.
Snively was known to be outspoken and gruff in his business dealings, but was also known as a humanitarian.
Her uncle is shown to be a gruff man very critical of the slightest disorder.
He has a gruff voice, which reflects his courage and toughness.
Gruff, sarcastic, and always spoiling for a fight, he isn't above resorting to dirty tricks to take down an enemy.
But there's a basic decency there behind the gruff exterior, and he can occasionally surprise viewers with acts of tenderness.
This combination saw him easily cast as a villain, or, less frequently as a gruff, edgy heroic lead.
A middle-aged, gruff schoolmaster was showing it to them.
I got a very gruff reply, telling me that the son was not eligible for release, because he was not a partner in the firm.
