B1adverbrelationshipssociety
US/ˈruːd.li/
UK/ˈruːd.li/
in a way that is not polite and shows no respect for other people
In context
He rudely interrupted her while she was explaining the plan to the team.
The waiter answered us rudely, so we left without leaving a tip.
She was rudely awakened by the sound of loud music next door.
Words that go with rudely
verb + adverb
- behave rudelyChildren sometimes behave rudely when they are tired.
- speak rudelyPlease do not speak rudely to the staff.
- answer rudelyShe answered rudely and then hung up.
adverb + verb
- rudely interruptHe rudely interrupted the speaker twice.
- rudely awakenedWe were rudely awakened by the fire alarm.
- rudely dismissedTheir ideas were rudely dismissed by the manager.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He talked to me very rude.Correct: He talked to me very rudely.