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sketchily

 

[ ˈskɛtʃɪli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

manner of doing

Sketchily refers to doing something in a rough or incomplete manner. It suggests a lack of detail or precision, implying that the subject is being approached very superficially. When someone does something sketchily, they may be hastily providing information or a brief overview rather than a comprehensive explanation. It can also indicate a casual or informal approach to a topic or task.

Synonyms

incompletely, roughly, superficially, vaguely.

Examples of usage

  • The report was written sketchily, missing vital information.
  • She only sketchily described the project's goals.
  • He sketchily outlined his plans for the weekend.
  • The artist captured the scenery sketchily, focusing on the basic shapes.

Translations

Translations of the word "sketchily" in other languages:

🇵🇹 esboçado

🇮🇳 खाका बनाकर

🇩🇪 skizzenhaft

🇮🇩 secara sketsa

🇺🇦 нарисовано

🇵🇱 szkicowo

🇯🇵 スケッチ的に

🇫🇷 brièvement

🇪🇸 esquemáticamente

🇹🇷 eskiz olarak

🇰🇷 스케치하듯이

🇸🇦 بشكل مسودة

🇨🇿 skicovitě

🇸🇰 náčrtovo

🇨🇳 草率地

🇸🇮 skicirano

🇮🇸 skissulega

🇰🇿 эскизді

🇬🇪 სკეცურად

🇦🇿 eskiz kimi

🇲🇽 esquemáticamente

Etymology

The term 'sketchily' originates from the word 'sketch,' which dates back to the late 16th century and is derived from the Italian 'schizzo,' and the Latin 'schedium,' meaning a draft or outline. The evolution of the word reflected the influence of artistic terminology, as sketches are often quick and lack detail, leading to the adverbial form implying a similar lack of thoroughness. Over time, sketchily has been adopted into broader contexts, used to describe actions or descriptions that are brief and lacking in depth or detail, expanding beyond just artistic references.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #35,894, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.