harshly

Meanings

• adverb

  Used to describe a behavior, treatment, or tone that is unnecessarily severe or unpleasant.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with harshly
arsely , horsely , morsely

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Variants

List of all variants of harshly that leads to same result
harsh , harsher , harshest , harshly , harshness , harshnesses

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Etymology

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Old English hars 'rough, harsh' + -ly

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Trivia

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1. The word 'harshly' is often used in legal contexts to describe the treatment of prisoners.

2. In music, a 'harshly' played instrument can create a unique and intense sound.

3. In cooking, 'harshly' flavored foods, such as mustard or horseradish, can add a spicy kick to a dish.

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Related Concepts

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1. severity: The degree of harshness or rigor.

2. austerity: The quality of being simple, bare, or harsh, especially in a way that is intended to encourage self-discipline or hardship.

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Culture

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In literature, 'harshly' is often used to describe the treatment of characters, particularly in harsh environments or during times of conflict. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn', Huck describes the Widow Douglas as treating him 'harshly' when she tries to civilize him.

How to Memorize "harshly"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone being treated 'harshly' in a situation where they are not expecting it, such as being scolded by a teacher or being reprimanded by a boss.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'harshly' with words like 'severely', 'unpleasantly', and 'unnecessarily'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: H - Harsh treatment, A - Aggressive behavior, R - Rough tone, S - Severe words, H - Harsh environment.

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