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harshly

UK/ˈhɑːʃli/ US/ˈhɑrʃli/ uncommon

adverb

1.

in a harsh or unkind manner

  • “That”
  • “he cut in harshly”
2.

in a harsh and grating manner

  • “her voice fell gratingly on our ears”
Synonyms

Origin

From harsh + -ly.

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