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    harshly
    /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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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHARSHLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    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.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › harshlyHARSHLY Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

    Harshly means in a manner so as to cause loss or suffering. Find 62 similar and opposite words for harshly, such as severely, brutally, or gently, in this online thesaurus.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryHARSHLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    Harshly means in an unkind or severe way, or in a way that is too strong, bright, loud, etc. Learn how to use this adverb in different contexts, see related words and phrases, and hear the pronunciation.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › harshlyHarshly Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    : 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.

  6. www.thefreedictionary.com › harshlyHarshly - definition of harshly by The Free Dictionary

    Harshly means in a harsh or unkind manner, or in a harsh and grating manner. See synonyms, antonyms, translations and usage examples of harshly from various sources.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › harshlyHarshly - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    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.

  8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishHARSH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    adjective. uk / hɑːʃ / us / hɑːrʃ / harsh adjective (UNKIND) Add to word list. C1. unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary: harsh criticism. The children had had a harsh upbringing. We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence. "There is no alternative ," she said in a harsh voice.