abrasively abrasively /əˈbreɪsɪvli/

adverb

1. In a blunt direct manner  ( bluffly , bluntly , brusquely , flat out , roundly , abrasively , snappily [Informal] )
   in a blunt direct manner
    He spoke bluntly
   he spoke bluntly
    He stated his opinion flat-out
   he stated his opinion flat-out
    He was criticized roundly
   he was criticized roundly