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- [kawrs, kohrs]
- /kɔrs, koʊrs/
- /kɔːs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kawrs, kohrs]
- /kɔrs, koʊrs/
Definitions of coarsely word
- adjective coarsely composed of relatively large parts or particles: The beach had rough, coarse sand. 1
- adjective coarsely lacking in fineness or delicacy of texture, structure, etc.: The stiff, coarse fabric irritated her skin. 1
- adjective coarsely harsh; grating. 1
- adjective coarsely lacking delicacy, taste, or refinement; unpolished: He had coarse manners but an absolutely first-rate mind. 1
- adjective coarsely of inferior or faulty quality; common; base. 1
- adjective coarsely vulgar; obscene; crude: His coarse language angered us. 1
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Origin of coarsely
First appearance:
before 1550 One of the 31% oldest English words
First recorded in 1550-60; earlier cors(e), course, cowarce; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Coarsely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
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preposition
conjunction
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coarsely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for coarsely
adv coarsely
- rudely — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- roughly — having a coarse or uneven surface, as from projections, irregularities, or breaks; not smooth: rough, red hands; a rough road.
- artless — Someone who is artless is simple and honest, and does not think of deceiving other people.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
adverb coarsely
- thickly — having relatively great extent from one surface or side to the opposite; not thin: a thick slice.
- unevenly — not level or flat; rough; rugged: The wheels bumped and jolted over the uneven surface.
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
- indelicate — offensive to a sense of generally accepted propriety, modesty, or decency; improper, unrefined, or coarse: indelicate language.
- tasteless — having no taste or flavor; insipid.
Antonyms for coarsely
adv coarsely
- courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- civilly — with civility; politely
- suavely — (of persons or their manner, speech, etc.) smoothly agreeable or polite; agreeably or blandly urbane.
adverb coarsely
- finely — in a fine manner; excellently; elegantly; delicately; minutely; nicely; subtly.
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