harshly
adverbHow many syllables in harshly?
There are 2 syllables in the word harshly.How to pronounce harshly:
Definition of harshly:
- harshly (adverb):
- in a harsh and grating manner.
Synonyms for harshly:
abusively
aggressively
brutally
gratingly
grimly
hard
ill
mercilessly
oppressively
roughly
ruthlessly
severely
sternly
stiffly
strongly
Antonyms for harshly:
acceptingly
accommodatingly
acquiescently
affably
agreeably
attentively
balmily
benevolently
benignly
bonelessly
calmly
caringly
charitably
cheerfully
clemently
compassionately
complaisantly
compliantly
compromisingly
considerately
courteously
delicately
easefully
easily
engagingly
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