Added 7 October 2026 harshly /ˈhɑːʃli/ adverb Categories: Describing WordsRare Words In Latin: asperē Wiktionary adverb ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about harshly at Wordnik → Where our words come from → In a harsh or unkind manner. `That's enough!,' he cut in harshly In a harsh and grating manner. her voice fell gratingly on our ears Related Words: raspinglygratinglyseverelyseverebrutallyroughlysternlysharplysorelyfiercelypainfullybitterly Back to today's word