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crudely
KROOD-lee
Crudely (adv) means In a rough, unrefined, or tactless manner. Example: “The sign was crudely painted on a piece of cardboard.”
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In a rough, unrefined, or tactless manner.
"The sign was crudely painted on a piece of cardboard."
How to use crudely
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone roughly or bluntly, without polish or tact.
Common pairings
crudely made
put it crudely
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more crudely
- Superlative
- most crudely
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Synonyms
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artlessly
inexpertly
Rhymes for crudely
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What does “crudely” mean?
The word “crudely” means in a rough, unrefined, or tactless manner. In plain terms, done roughly or bluntly, without polish or tact.
How do you pronounce “crudely”?
“Crudely” is pronounced KROOD-lee (/ˈkɹudli/ in IPA).
How do you use “crudely” in a sentence?
Here is “crudely” used in a sentence: “The sign was crudely painted on a piece of cardboard.”
What part of speech is “crudely”?
“Crudely” is an adverb.
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