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Coarsely

usgb/ˈkɔːrsli/Volume
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Texture Nuance

Use 'coarsely' when describing textures that are roughly processed or not fine.

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She preferred her coffee beans coarsely ground.
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Not Delicate

'Coarsely' implies a lack of delicacy or refinement in the way something is done.

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The salad was coarsely chopped, giving it a rustic feel.
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Culinary Terms

In cooking, 'coarsely' often precedes terms like 'chopped', 'ground', or 'grated' to describe size.

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For the stew, you need to have the vegetables coarsely chopped.
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