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Definition bluntly in British English

bluntly adverb

adverb
/ˈblʌntli/
1

speaking in a direct and honest way, even if this offends or upsets people

Example

'They just don't like you,' he told me bluntly.

Example

To put it bluntly, your friend isn't welcome here.

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Definition bluntly in British English