SKETCHILY

sketchily

(adverb) in a sketchy incomplete manner; “he explained sketchily”; “the dishes were only sketchily washed”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

sketchily (comparative more sketchily, superlative most sketchily)

In a sketchy manner.

The Hunger Games has its share of standalone payoffs, though some are too sketchily developed to have much of an impact, like Katniss’ motherly connection to Rue.

Source: Wiktionary


Sketch"i*ly, adv.

Definition: In a sketchy or incomplete manner. "Sketchily descriptive." Bartlett.

SKETCHY

Sketch"y, a.

Definition: Containing only an outline or rough form; being in the manner of a sketch; incomplete. The execution is sketchy throughout; the head, in particular, is left in the rough. J. S. Harford.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

4 February 2025

DISKETTE

(noun) a small plastic magnetic disk enclosed in a stiff envelope with a radial slit; used to store data or programs for a microcomputer; “floppy disks are noted for their relatively slow speed and small capacity and low price”


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