bluffly

adverb

Definition of blufflynext
as in openly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bluffly
  1. openly
  2. plain
  3. frankly
  4. honestly
  5. straight
  6. unreservedly
  7. candidly
  8. straightforward
Adverb
  • But prosecutors say Davis’ decision to write his book and speak openly about his story in interviews effectively negated the deal, and the judge in his trial agreed to allow the recording to be played to the jury.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As public sentiment has begun to more openly embrace the idea of ketamine as a therapeutic aid, Watts has become a prominent advocate.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of openly
Adverb
  • The past three seasons have been difficult and just plain weird for The First Academy football team.
    — Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Sarah and Billo were plain-sailing people who didn’t pursue beauty or seek out texture, whereas Fanny was an exquisite snob without the circumstances to support such haughtiness.
    — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of plain
Adverb
  • What about how police agencies understand criminality and risk can only be put on the table and frankly stated behind closed doors?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Aug. 2026
  • The last time Harry Brook batted in a Test for England his performance was so chaotic, frenetic and, frankly, irresponsible that New Zealand’s players laughed at him.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of frankly
Adverb
  • This will only lead to unproductive conflict − and, honestly, that's what a lot of narcissists want anyway.
    — Charles Trepany, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Parks honestly thinks the Crusaders have the chops to win back-to-back state titles.
    — Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of honestly
Adverb
  • Rhyne Howard added 26 points and five 3-pointers for Atlanta (23-13), which has won eight straight in the series with Los Angeles.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The two of them live on-site in what looks like a family home straight out of a 1990s Disney film, a white colonial home with blue shutters.
    — Emma Madden, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of straight
Adverb
  • Not the layoffs, the mergers, the rampant unemployment, and the fear that comes with it — all of that and more unreservedly sucks.
    — Dana Harris-Bridson, IndieWire, 9 July 2026
  • At once pugnaciously combative and unreservedly sentimental, Landon chose to take the series out with a commentary on class revolt.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026
Definition of unreservedly
Adverb
  • Even when teams share a clear purpose and understand their roles, conversations can still fall short if people don’t feel comfortable speaking candidly.
    — Alison Wood Brooks, Harvard Business Review, 17 Aug. 2026
  • To report candidly on the experience, weighing any benefits against the hefty investment of time and money.
    — John Vorwald, Robb Report, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of candidly
Adverb
  • Through a layered and deeply nuanced performance, Cardellini transforms what could have been a straightforward femme fatale into a fiercely compelling protagonist.
    — Dana Feldman, Forbes.com, 8 June 2026
  • The mix’s seasoning veers straightforward and notably doesn’t list horseradish.
    — Sam Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Jan. 2026
Definition of straightforward
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“Bluffly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bluffly. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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