harshly
/ˈhɑːrʃli/
harsh · ly
ˈhɑːrʃ · li
English Definition
adv. in a rough or severe manner
Significado en Español
severamente, duramente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
một cách khắc nghiệt, gay gắt
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Example Sentence
He was criticized harshly by his boss.
他受到了老板的严厉批评。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “harshly”:
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A
mildly
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B
gently
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C
severely
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D
kindly
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C — severely.
“harshly” means adv. in a rough or severe manner
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The angry coach spoke very ______ to the players after the sad loss.
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A
harshly
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B
gently
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C
kindly
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D
softly
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A — harshly.
“harshly” means adv. in a rough or severe manner
Common questions about “harshly”
What does “harshly” mean?
harshly — adv. in a rough or severe manner. In Chinese: 严厉地.
How do you pronounce “harshly”?
harshly is pronounced /ˈhɑːrʃli/. It breaks into 2 syllables: harsh · ly.
How do you use “harshly” in a sentence?
He was criticized harshly by his boss. (他受到了老板的严厉批评。)
What are synonyms for “harshly”?
severely, roughly, sternly — all close in meaning to harshly (adv. in a rough or severe manner).
Is “harshly” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. harshly appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
