harshly
adverb/ˈhɑːʃli/
/ˈhɑːrʃli/
- in a cruel, severe and unkind way
- She was treated very harshly.
- Alec laughed harshly.
- His findings have been harshly criticized by fellow scientists.
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- in a way that is too strong and bright; in a way that is ugly or unpleasant to look at
- harshly lit supermarkets
- 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.
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