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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 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.

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

    Harsh means having a coarse uneven surface, causing discomfort or pain, excessively critical or negative, or lacking in aesthetic appeal. Harshly is the adverb form of harsh. See synonyms, examples, and word history of harsh.

  5. 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.

  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.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishharshly adverb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Harshly means in a cruel, severe and unkind way. Learn how to pronounce, spell and use this adverb with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

  8. 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.