Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Cursory.
Cursory - as an adjective satellite
Hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
Example: "A casual (or cursory) inspection failed to reveal the house's structural flaws"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
casualpassingperfunctorysuperficialCursory - as an adjective
Hasty; superficial; careless
Example: "Most junk mail requires only a cursory glance."
Running about; not stationary.
Example Sentences
"She gave the document only a cursory glance."
"He made a cursory inspection of the car before buying it."
"Their investigation was only cursory and lacked thoroughness."
"I took a cursory look at the newspaper this morning."
"The boss gave the proposal a cursory review before approving it."
Word Game Points
Is CURSORY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, cursory is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
CURSORY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is CURSORY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, cursory is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCURSORY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.
Is CURSORY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, cursory is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordCURSORY has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
