Synonyms for harshly
- adverb
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a harsh manner; severely.
Example sentences
- severely Damiano’s solar panels have been severely damaged.
- sharply The road bends sharply to the right at this point.
- relentlessly When he grew old, swords relentlessly attacked him.
- sternly "Open the door," said William calmly, but sternly.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| harshly | rising | |
| gratingly | rising | |
| raspingly | steady | |
| severely | steady | |
| sharply | falling | |
| relentlessly | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- roughly2, sharply2, sternly2
- 8 letters
- strictly2, severely3
- 9 letters
- austerely3, gratingly, raspingly
- 12 letters
- relentlessly4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (roughly2 = 2 syllables).