harshly
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈhɑrʃli/ · UK /ˈhɑːʃli/
harshly means: In a cruel, strict, or unpleasantly forceful way.
adverb
SEVERELYB2
In a cruel, strict, or unpleasantly forceful way.
- He spoke harshly to the child.
- The prisoners were treated harshly.
- Do not judge yourself too harshly for one mistake.
Questions about harshly
What does harshly mean?
In a cruel, strict, or unpleasantly forceful way.
What is harshly in other languages?
Türkçe: sertçe · Español: duramente · Français: durement · Deutsch: hart · Italiano: duramente · 日本語: 厳しく
How do you pronounce harshly?
In American English /ˈhɑrʃli/; in British English /ˈhɑːʃli/.
How do you use harshly in a sentence?
He spoke harshly to the child. The prisoners were treated harshly.
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