Synonyms for Roughly
Definition of roughly
- adverb
- (of quantities) imprecise but fairly close to correct; "lasted approximately an hour"; "in just about a minute"; "he's about 30 years old"; "I've had about all I can stand"; "we meet about once a month"; "some forty people came"; "weighs around a hundred pounds"; "roughly $3,000"; "holds 3 gallons, more or less"; "20 or so people were at the party"
- with roughness or violence (`rough' is an informal variant for `roughly'); "he was pushed roughly aside"; "they treated him rough"
- with rough motion as over a rough surface; "ride rough"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "roughly"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like about, approximately, around can replace "roughly" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "roughly" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Roughly" in song lyrics
See how roughly is used in real songs:
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"Most like it gentle, but some like it roughly"
Big Pokey f/ Chris Ward, Godfather — Little Mama's -
"Not exact, but roughly"
Molemen f/ MURS & Slug — My Alien Girlfriend