Definition

In a manner that is rough or scabby, often referring to something that is unpleasant or indecent.

Example

The artist's work was scabrously provocative, challenging societal norms.

Conversation

Did you hear that story he told at the party last night?

Yeah, it was a bit too scabrously detailed for my taste.

I know, right? Sometimes he goes overboard with the descriptions.

Exactly! It definitely made everyone a bit uncomfortable.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Scabrously → It is formed from "scabrous" (from Latin *scabrosus*, meaning rough or scabby) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "scabrously" means in a rough or scabby manner.

Memory Tip

Think of something being rough or scabby ('scabrous') and how it is done 'in a manner of' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'scabrously' describes something done in a rough way.

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