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harshly

adverb

In a harsh and grating manner

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
H
Ends with
Y
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
16
CEFR level
B2

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈhɑːʃli

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Meaning

Definitions

adverb

  1. In a harsh and grating manner

    “Her voice fell gratingly on our ears”

adverb

  1. In a harsh or unkind manner

    “‘That's enough!’ he cut in harshly”

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Example Sentences

Her voice fell gratingly on our ears
‘That's enough!’ he cut in harshly

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