crudely C1 Topic:Describing Qualities US /ˈkɹudli/ UK /ˈkɹuːdli/ See IPA manual Freq #44013 Meanings 1 adv In a rough, simple, or poorly made way. The map was crudely drawn on the back of an envelope. 2 adv In a rude or offensive way. He spoke crudely about his colleagues in front of the clients. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 adv · in a rough, simple, or... inexpertlyartlessly Etymology AI details From crude + -ly. Topics Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # crudely **Type:** Word **Level:** C1 **Part of speech:** adv **IPA (US):** /ˈkɹudli/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈkɹuːdli/ **Frequency rank:** 44013 ## Meanings 1. In a rough, simple, or poorly made way. 2. In a rude or offensive way. ## Examples - The map was crudely drawn on the back of an envelope. - He spoke crudely about his colleagues in front of the clients. ## Etymology From crude + -ly. ## AI Etymology Crudely is from crude + -ly. In present-day use, it can mean in a rough, simple, or poorly made way, or in a rude or offensive way. ## Topics - Describing Qualities - Word Formation & Derivatives markdown