adverb B1 Intermediate

rudely

ROOD-lee

Rudely (adverb) means In an impolite or disrespectful way. Example: “He rudely cut in line ahead of everyone.”

adverb

In an impolite or disrespectful way.

"He rudely cut in line ahead of everyone."

How to use rudely

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDone impolitely, without regard for others' feelings.

more rudely comparative, most rudely superlative

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He _____ cut in line ahead of everyone.

From Middle English rudely, rudeliche, equivalent to rude + -ly.

Origin: Middle English

impolitely discourteously

discourteously impolitely

rely comely lonely timely lovely homely widely lively lately rarely barely likely

What does “rudely” mean?

The word “rudely” means in an impolite or disrespectful way. In plain terms, done impolitely, without regard for others' feelings.

How do you pronounce “rudely”?

“Rudely” is pronounced ROOD-lee (/ˈɹuːdli/ in IPA).

How do you use “rudely” in a sentence?

Here is “rudely” used in a sentence: “He rudely cut in line ahead of everyone.”

What part of speech is “rudely”?

“Rudely” is an adverb.

Vocabulary lists that include rudely:

discourteously impolitely