harshly
Translation
harshly, severely, cruelly
Examples
She was judged too harshly.
She was judged too harshly.
The light shone harshly in my eyes.
The light shone harshly in my eyes.
Grammar Patterns
verb + ((harshly)) to describe an action done in a severe way She was judged too harshly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: severely, strictly, cruelly; Antonyms: gently, mildly, softly
Etymology
From the adjective 'harsh' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This word describes an action done in a 'harsh' manner. If you know 'harsh', you know 'harshly'.