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crudely

/ˈkruːd.li/
crude · ly
Adjective:crude
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• adverb

1

In a simple, rough, or makeshift manner, without great skill, precision, or refinement.

Example

"The shelter was crudely constructed from fallen branches and canvas tarps."

2

In an offensively coarse, vulgar, or tactless manner.

Example

"He joked crudely about the situation, making everyone in the room uncomfortable."

3

In broad, approximate, or oversimplified terms, without accounting for subtle details.

Example

"Crudely speaking, the economic model divides the population into just two income brackets."

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• Rhymes for crudely

• Nearby Words

crud
cruddy
crude
crudely
crudeness
crudites
crudity

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective 'crude' and the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The base word derives from Latin 'crudus', meaning 'raw, bloody, or unripe'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Crudely. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/crudely
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