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US/ˈkruːd.li/
UK/ˈkruːd.li/
in a simple, rough way without much skill or detail; also in a rude, offensive way
In context
The map was crudely drawn on a napkin, but it helped us find the beach.
To put it crudely, the company only cares about money.
Archaeologists found crudely made stone tools that are thousands of years old.
Words that go with crudely
adverb + verb
- crudely madeThe toys were crudely made from old tins.
- crudely drawnA crudely drawn arrow pointed to the exit.
- crudely builtThey lived in a crudely built hut near the river.
- crudely paintedA crudely painted sign said 'Fresh coconuts'.
- crudely carvedThe temple has crudely carved wooden statues.
verb + adverb
- to put it crudelyTo put it crudely, nobody wants to pay more tax.