scabrosely

/skæbrˈɒsli/

Definitions

1. adverb

in a scabrous manner; in a manner that is coarse and unrefined

“The comedian was criticized for speaking scabrosely about his fellow celebrities.”

2. adjective

coarse and unrefined; scabrous

“The scabrosely phrased insult shocked the audience.”

Synonyms

  • coarsely
  • crudely
  • gruffly

Antonyms

  • elegantly
  • polishedly
  • refinedly