Rudely

6 lettersadverbcommon

Updated 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

IPA

/ˈruːdli/

Syllables

rude·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

impolitelydiscourteously

Antonyms

courteouslypolitely

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

Ends in -LY, contains common vowels U and E, a useful early Wordle guess for letter coverage.

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Scrabble

Worth 10 points, Y and D add moderate value and the -LY ending is common on the Scrabble board.

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “rudely”.

duler duryl lured redly ruely ruled urled dely deul drey duel duer duly dure dyer lure lyre rely rude rued rule ruly yule

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