harshly

UK: ˈhɑːʃli | US: ˈhɑːrʃli

Definition

  1. adv. in a severe, cruel, or unkind manner

  2. adv. in a way that is rough or unpleasant to the senses

Structure
harsh <rough/severe>ly <adverb suffix>
Etymology

The word "harshly" derives from the Middle English "harsk," meaning rough or severe, which likely originated from Scandinavian sources (e.g., Old Norse "harskr"). The suffix "-ly" is an Old English adverbial marker, turning the adjective "harsh" into an adverb. The combination reflects a logical progression from describing a quality ("harsh") to describing the manner of an action ("harshly").

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