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

    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.

  4. 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.

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

    Synonyms for HARSHLY: severely, oppressively, brutally, hard, sternly, stiffly, ill, strongly; Antonyms of HARSHLY: lightly, gently, softly, leniently, mildly, tenderly, kindly, lovingly.

  6. 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.

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

    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.

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

    /ˈhɑʃli/ 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. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Harshly." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/harshly. Accessed 13 Jul. 2024.