harshly
gb/hˈɑɹʃli/ us/hˈɑɹʃli/
B2
Ingles
~ 8900
Mga kahulugan
0 kahulugan
adverb
B2
property
1
in a very unkind or severe way
In a very unkind or very strict way, especially when you speak to or judge someone.
Padron ng paggamit:
[someone] [verb] harshly [someone/something]
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes confuse "harshly" with "hardly" because they look similar. "Harshly" means in a very unkind or severe way, while "hardly" means almost not at all (e.g., "I hardly know him"). Another mistake is using "harsh" instead of "harshly" before verbs (e.g., *"He spoke harsh"*). Here the adverb form "harshly" is needed: "He spoke harshly."
Mga kasingkahulugan
severely (Focuses more on great strictness or seriousness, sometimes less on emotional unkindness.)
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cruelly (Stronger and more emotional; suggests pleasure in causing pain or suffering.)
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brutally (Very strong; often suggests extreme directness or lack of softness, sometimes physical violence.)
Mga kasalungat
gently (Emphasizes kindness and softness in how someone is treated or spoken to.)
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leniently (Opposite in terms of strictness; suggests mild or forgiving treatment or judgment.)
Mga kolokasyon
judge harshly
|criticize harshly
|treat someone harshly
|punish harshly
|speak harshly
|harshly worded
Mga tema
emotions
|communication
|social
|justice
Mga Halimbawa
- The teacher spoke harshly to him in front of the whole class.
- Many critics judged the film too harshly when it was first released.
- She felt her boss had treated her harshly over a small mistake.
- Protesters argued that the new law punished offenders too harshly.
- His parents reacted harshly when they found out he had lied.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- My coach talked harshly to me after the game.
- The man was punished harshly for a small crime.
- People judged her harshly because they did not know her story.
- He treated his workers harshly, and they were afraid of him.
- The review was written very harshly and hurt the author.
adverb
B2
property
2
in an unpleasantly rough or intense way
In a way that feels very rough, sharp, or uncomfortable to your body, eyes, or ears.
Padron ng paggamit:
[something] [acts/shines/sounds] harshly
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use "very" instead of an adverb like "harshly" (e.g., *"The light is very on my eyes"*). The correct form is "The light shines harshly in my eyes" to show that the way it shines is rough or uncomfortable.
Mga kasingkahulugan
roughly (Highlights lack of smoothness or care; can describe physical handling or texture.)
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intensely (Focuses on strength or force, without always implying unpleasantness.)
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abrasively (Suggests a scraping, irritating quality, especially for surfaces or sounds.)
Mga kasalungat
softly (Opposite in terms of force or impact on the senses; gentle and not strong.)
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mildly (Opposite in strength; suggests low intensity or a gentle effect.)
Mga kolokasyon
harshly lit room
|light shines harshly
|wind blows harshly
|sound echoes harshly
|scrub harshly
|react harshly on the skin
Mga tema
nature
|senses
|daily life
|weather
|body
Mga Halimbawa
- The neon lights shone harshly on their tired faces.
- Cold wind blew harshly across the open field.
- The fluorescent bulbs lit the office harshly, making everyone look pale.
- The microphone picked up the singer's voice harshly, with a sharp metallic echo.
- She scrubbed the pan so harshly that she damaged the surface.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- The sun shone harshly on the dry ground.
- A strong wind blew harshly against my face.
- The light hit his eyes harshly, and he looked away.
- She cleaned the table harshly and left many scratches.
- The music came out harshly from the old speaker.
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
harshly
IPA
GB/hˈɑɹʃli/
US/hˈɑɹʃli/
Mga pantig at diin
harshly (1 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (harshly)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: harshly
- Plural: harshlies
Mga kaugnay na salita
Forms
harshlies
noun
Core family
harsh
adjective B1
harshness
noun
Mga ekspresyon
harshly worded
1/hˈɑɹʃli wˈɚdɪd/
fixed phrase
using very severe language
Describes a message or text that uses very strong, critical, or unkind words.
Mga Halimbawa
- She sent a harshly worded email to the customer service department.
- The committee issued a harshly worded statement condemning the decision.
- He later apologized for his harshly worded comments on social media.
judge someone harshly
1/d͡ʒˈʌd͡ʒ sˈʌmwˌʌn hˈɑɹʃli/
fixed phrase
to judge someone very strictly
To think or say very bad things about someone, using very strict or unkind standards.
Mga Halimbawa
- Try not to judge her too harshly; you don't know what she's going through.
- History may judge this leader harshly for his decisions.
- He tends to judge himself more harshly than anyone else does.
treat someone harshly
1/tɹˈit sˈʌmwˌʌn hˈɑɹʃli/
fixed phrase
to deal with someone very unkindly
To act in a very unkind or very strict way toward a person.
Mga Halimbawa
- The workers felt the company had treated them harshly during the layoffs.
- He regretted treating his younger brother so harshly when they were children.
- Prisoners were treated harshly under the old regime.