coarsely
Definition
- 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.
Adverb
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in coarse pieces
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the surfaces were coarsely granular
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