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- [kras]
- /kræs/
- /crasslei/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kras]
- /kræs/
Definitions of crassly word
- adjective crassly without refinement, delicacy, or sensitivity; gross; obtuse; stupid: crass commercialism; a crass misrepresentation of the facts. 1
- adjective crassly Archaic. thick; coarse. 1
- noun crassly In a crass manner. 1
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Origin of crassly
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; (< Middle French) < Latin crassus thick, dense, fat, heavy
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Parts of speech for Crassly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
crassly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
crassly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for crassly
adv crassly
- clearly — in a clear, distinct, or obvious manner
- bluntly — having an obtuse, thick, or dull edge or point; rounded; not sharp: a blunt pencil.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- crudely — in a raw or unprepared state; unrefined or natural: crude sugar.
- imprudence — not prudent; lacking discretion; incautious; rash.
adverb crassly
- grossly — without deductions; total, as the amount of sales, salary, profit, etc., before taking deductions for expenses, taxes, or the like (opposed to net2. ): gross earnings; gross sales.
- thoughtless — lacking in consideration for others; inconsiderate; tactless: a thoughtless remark.
- obnoxious — highly objectionable or offensive; odious: obnoxious behavior.
- asininely — In an asinine manner; very irrationally.
- impolite — not polite or courteous; discourteous; rude: an impolite reply.
Antonyms for crassly
adv crassly
- courteously — having or showing good manners; polite.
- politely — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- civilly — with civility; politely
- suavely — (of persons or their manner, speech, etc.) smoothly agreeable or polite; agreeably or blandly urbane.
adverb crassly
- sensitively — endowed with sensation; having perception through the senses.
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Matching words
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