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- Dictionaryharshly/ˈhɑːʃli/
adverb
- 1. in a manner that is unpleasantly rough or jarring to the senses: "the offices are harshly lit by fluorescent lights"
- 2. in a cruel or severe manner: "I felt I was harshly treated by the court"
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HARSHLY definition: 1. in an unkind or severe way: 2. in a way that is too strong, bright, loud, etc.: 3. in an…. Learn more.
HARSHLY meaning: 1. in an unkind or severe way: 2. in a way that is too strong, bright, loud, etc.: 3. in an…. Learn more.
: having a coarse uneven surface that is rough or unpleasant to the touch. granite stones harsh with lichen Nancy Hale. 2. a. : causing a disagreeable or painful sensory reaction : irritating. harsh colors. harsh lighting. her harsh high-pitched voice. The horseradish was too harsh for the children. : overly intense or powerful. harsh chemicals. b.
1. Disagreeable to one of the senses, as: a. Disagreeable to the sense of hearing: a harsh voice. b. Disagreeable to the sense of sight: harsh lighting. c. Unpleasantly coarse and rough to the touch: harsh burlap. 2. Unpleasant, uncomfortable, or hostile to survival: a harsh wilderness; a harsh winter. 3.
Synonyms for HARSHLY: severely, oppressively, brutally, hard, sternly, stiffly, ill, strongly; Antonyms of HARSHLY: lightly, gently, softly, leniently, mildly, tenderly, kindly, lovingly.
IPA guide. Definitions of harshly. adverb. in a harsh or unkind manner. “`That's enough!,' he cut in harshly ”. adverb. in a harsh and grating manner. synonyms: gratingly, raspingly.
The word 'harshly' is correct and usable in written English. You can use it to describe the manner or tone in which someone speaks, usually indicating that the person is being unkind or too critical. For example, "He scolded the child harshly for not doing his homework.".
adverb. In a harsh manner; severely. Wiktionary. Synonyms: raspingly. gratingly. Other Word Forms of Harshly. Adjective. Base Form: harshly. Comparative: harshlier. Superlative: harshliest. Origin of Harshly. From harsh + -ly. From Wiktionary. Harshly Sentence Examples. Don't judge Lise harshly, she began.
in a way that is unpleasant to listen to. The bell sounded, ringing harshly in the quiet classroom. in a way that is too strong and rough and likely to damage something. The shovel scraped harshly over the floor. opposite gently. Check pronunciation: harshly.
harsh•ly, adv. harsh•ness, n. [ uncountable] WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024. harsh (härsh), adj. ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners. grim or unpleasantly severe; stern; cruel; austere: a harsh life; a harsh master.
