sketchily

Definition of Sketchily in English :

1. sketchily

in a sketchy incomplete manner

Example Sentences:
'he explained sketchily'
'the dishes were only sketchily washed'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Sketchily

adjectiveWord forms: sketchier or sketchiest

1.

characteristic of a sketch; existing only in outline

2.

superficial or slight

3. informal

uncertain or unreliable

adjectiveWord forms: ˈsketchier or ˈsketchiest

1.

having the form of a sketch; presenting only major parts or points; not detailed

2.

lacking completeness; rough; inadequate

adj. sketch·i·er, sketch·i·est

1. Resembling a sketch; drawn with little detail: a sketchy map.

2. Missing important points or lacking in detail; not thorough: sketchy evidence; sketchy memories.

3. Informal

a. Of questionable authenticity or trustworthiness: a sketchy accent; a sketchy character.

b. Of dubious safety; potentially harmful or dangerous: a sketchy neighborhood.