Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: harshly
IPA transcription: [h'ɑɹʃli]
Pronunciations of harshly
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r meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: harshly
    Meaning: in a harsh or unkind manner; "`That's enough!,' he cut in harshly"
  • Synonyms: gratingly, raspingly, harshly
    Meaning: in a harsh and grating manner; "her voice fell gratingly on our ears"
Usage examples
  • "My wife?" he said harshly.
  • "We'll see about that!" said Sheridan, harshly.
  • Chris swore harshly and beat her fists against the bole of a tree.
  • And see that you keep your jaw closed over this," he added harshly.
  • "Now, Keith Burton, you stop right where you are," interrupted Susan harshly.
  • "I am glad, also," said the voice harshly, "as I wish to know why you propose to betray me."
  • Servants came in to clear the tables, but the count harshly ordered them to wait until the guests had departed.
  • Thus no sudden wrath will betray you into unreasonable conduct, nor will you behave harshly by irritating another.
  • Seize this woman, some of you, and take her without. I will deal with her later." He imperiously signed to his guards, and at once the demoiselle was gripped harshly by both arms.
  • Every now and then the comparatively few remarks of the players at the round game were harshly intruded on by the measured jingle of Farmer Bawtree and the hollow-turner from the back of the room:
0. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Kindred (novel), License CC BY-SA 4.0
1. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording Julius Caesar, License CC BY-SA 4.0
2. Word pronunciation is derived from article recording J. R. R. Tolkien, License CC BY-SA 4.0