harshly

🇺🇸 /ˈhɑːrʃli/ 🇬🇧 /ˈhɑːʃli/
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Tags TOP10000CEFR-C2
adverb
R

in a cruel or unkind way

The teacher spoke harshly to the student who was late.

R

in a way that is too bright or ugly to look at

The room was harshly lit, making it hard to see.

R

in a way that is unpleasant to hear

The alarm rang harshly, waking everyone up.

R

in a way that is too rough and may cause damage

He scrubbed the pan harshly, leaving scratches.

translation

adv. in a cruel or unkind way; in a way that is too bright or ugly to look at; in a way that is unpleasant to hear; in a way that is too rough and may cause damage