coarsely

Thân thiện

The chef chops the vegetables coarsely for the stew.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a coarse manner; roughly or harshly in texture, form, or manner: Describes an action done without fineness, delicacy, or refinement. It often refers to a rough physical texture or a crude, unpolished way of speaking or behaving.

Usage Examples

• Adverb:
  • The wood was coarsely sanded, leaving a rough surface.
  • He laughed coarsely at the joke.
  • The salt is coarsely ground, perfect for seasoning steaks.

Advanced Usage

• "coarsely chopped": Refers to food ingredients cut into large, irregular pieces.
  • Add one onion, coarsely chopped, to the pot.
• "coarsely textured": Describes a material with a rough, not smooth, feel.
  • The fabric was coarsely textured and uncomfortable against the skin.

Variants and Related Words

• Coarse (adjective): Rough in texture; consisting of large particles; lacking refinement.
  • coarse sand, coarse language
• Coarsen (verb): To make or become coarse.
  • The fabric coarsened after repeated washings.
• Coarseness (noun): The quality of being coarse.
  • The coarseness of the bread flour is ideal for this recipe.

Synonyms

• Roughly: In a rough manner.
• Crudely: In a rough, unskilled, or primitive manner.
• Harshly: In a severe, rough, or grating manner.

Antonyms

• Finely: In a very delicate or precise manner; into small particles.
• Smoothly: In a smooth, even, or graceful manner.
• Gently: In a mild, soft, or delicate manner.

Related Phrases

• In a coarse fashion: A synonymous phrase for 'coarsely'.
  • The statue was carved in a coarse fashion, emphasizing raw power over detail.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in coarse pieces
   • the surfaces were coarsely granular