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CRUDELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does crudely mean?
• CRUDELY (adverb)
The adverb CRUDELY has 2 senses:
1. in a crude or unrefined manner
2. in a crude and unskilled manner
Familiarity information: CRUDELY used as an adverb is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a crude or unrefined manner
Context example:
he was crudely bold
Pertainym:
crude (not refined or processed)
Sense 2
Meaning:
In a crude and unskilled manner
Synonyms:
artlessly; crudely; inexpertly
Context example:
an inexpertly constructed lean-to
Pertainym:
crude (not carefully or expertly made)
Context examples
The enclosed letter Martin found to be crudely printed by hand.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
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