LEARNit Dictionary
harshly
adverb
/ˈhɑːʃli/
UK
/ˈhɑːrʃli/
US
1
in a cruel, severe and unkind way
بیرحمانه, نامهربانانه, به طور سختگیرانه, به طور خشونتآمیز
opposite
gently(2)
2
in a way that is too strong and bright; in a way that is ugly or unpleasant to look at
خشنانه, زبرگونه, زجرآور
harshly lit supermarkets
opposite
softly
3
in a way that is unpleasant to listen to
بهطور ناخوشایند, بهطور زننده
The bell sounded, ringing harshly in the quiet classroom.
4
in a way that is too strong and rough and likely to damage something
بهطور خشن, زبرانه, بیرحمانه
The shovel scraped harshly over the floor.
opposite
gently