gruffly

Bernie Sanders, known for his gruff grandpa-like appeal, was spotted wearing mittens made by a Vermont schoolteacher, which were gifted to him two years ago.

"I will," gruffly replied the man, with a look which showed that he was sorry to be forced to choose the second alternative.

He looked like one who had found the world a pleasant place, and Jim gruffly described him as a "jolly old bloke."

"Thank you," said the man gruffly, and turned away so abruptly that Betty felt as if some one had struck her.

"Then learn that you must salute all the royal carriages, whoever may be in them," said the halberdier gruffly.

He always used to be so kind-hearted, but to-day he gruffly told me: 'Apply to M. le marquis.