The meaning of ROUGHLY is in a rough manner. How to use roughly in a sentence.

ROUGHLY definition: 1. approximately: 2. without taking a lot of care to make something perfect: 3. in a violent or…. Learn more.

Definition of roughly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

ˈROUGHLY definition: without being exact or fully authenticated; approximately See examples of ˈroughly used in a sentence.

1. a. To treat roughly or with physical violence: roughed up his opponent. b. Sports To treat (an opposing player) with unnecessary roughness, often in violation of the rules: was ejected from the game for …

to make or shape roughly or in outline: [~ + in + object] The designers roughed in the placement of the windows. [~ + out + object] She roughed out a few plans.

If you do something roughly you do it with too much force. They pushed him roughly aside.

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Oct 8, 2025 · roughly (comparative roughlier or more roughly, superlative roughliest or most roughly) In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness. synonyms quotations

He pushed us roughly out of the door. (Definition of roughly from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)