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  1. Sep 11, 2019 · CHURLISHLY definition: 1. in a way that is rude, unfriendly, and unpleasant: 2. in a way that is rude, unfriendly, and…. Learn more.

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      CHURLISHLY meaning: 1. in a way that is rude, unfriendly,...

  2. What does the adjective churlish mean? There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective churlish , two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

  3. What does the adverb churlishly mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the adverb churlishly . See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence.

  4. A churlish person is one whose middle name might as well be Rude. He’s the one who was never taught to mind his manners and avoid telling vulgar jokes at the dinner table.

  5. boorish, churlish, loutish, clownish mean uncouth in manners or appearance. boorish implies rudeness of manner due to insensitiveness to others' feelings and unwillingness to be agreeable. churlish suggests surliness, unresponsiveness, and ungraciousness. loutish implies bodily awkwardness together with stupidity.

  6. SYNONYMS 1. coarse, uncouth, vulgar, loutish; ill-natured, uncivil. ANTONYMS 1. courteous. Most material © 2005, 1997, 1991 by Penguin Random House LLC. Modified entries © 2019 by Penguin Random House LLC and HarperCollins Publishers Ltd. [bef. 1000; ME cherlish, OE ceorlisc. See churl, -ish 1]

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  8. Definition of churlishly adverb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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