Rudely
6 lettersadverbcommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a manner that is discourteous or lacking in social consideration for others.
“She was rudely interrupted in the middle of her presentation by a ringing phone.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈruːdli/
Syllables
rude·ly
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Ends in -LY, contains common vowels U and E, a useful early Wordle guess for letter coverage.
Scrabble
Worth 10 points, Y and D add moderate value and the -LY ending is common on the Scrabble board.
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