1 approximately but not exactly:
Sales are up by roughly 10%. * We live roughly halfway between here and the coast. * They all left at roughly the same time. * Roughly speaking, we receive about fifty letters a week on the subject.
2 using force or not being careful and gentle:
He pushed her roughly out of the way. * 'What do you want?' she demanded roughly.
3 in a way that does not leave a smooth surface:
roughly plastered walls
