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.

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 …

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

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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.

ROUGHLY meaning: 1 : not exactly but close in number, quality, meaning, etc.; 2 : in a way that is not gentle or careful

There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the adverb roughly, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

There are a few extremely creative people and a roughly equal number possessing little or no creativity.