roughly
/ˈɹʌf.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: roughlier · roughliest
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.
Adverb
Examples
They treated the prisoners roughly [...] slashing pitilessly with their whips to drive them as wretched animals before them.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Unevenly or irregularly.
Adverb
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “roughly” mean?
In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.
Is “roughly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.