US /ˈkɹudli/ UK /ˈkɹuːdli/
adv Freq #44013

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a rough, simple, or poorly made way.

    The map was crudely drawn on the back of an envelope.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a rude or offensive way.

    He spoke crudely about his colleagues in front of the clients.

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Synonyms
1 adv · in a rough, simple, or... inexpertlyartlessly

Etymology

From crude + -ly.

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