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Rudely ˈruːdli Adverb Bre Brushed Past Asked Waved

Word rudely
WordType (adverb)
Phonetic BrE / ˈruːdli / NAmE / ˈruːdli /
Example
  • they brushed rudely past us.
  • ‘what do you want?’ she asked rudely.
  • he waved her rudely away.
  • i was rudely awakened by the phone ringing.
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rudely

(adverb)BrE / ˈruːdli / NAmE / ˈruːdli /
  1. in a way that shows a lack of respect for other people and their feelings
    • They brushed rudely past us.
    • ‘What do you want?’ she asked rudely.
    • He waved her rudely away.
  2. in a way that is sudden, unpleasant and unexpected
    • I was rudely awakened by the phone ringing.
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