harshly

Definitions

In a cruel, severe, or unkind manner.

In a way that is physically rough, grating, or unpleasant to the senses.

Examples

The teacher spoke harshly to the students who were disrupting the class.

The critic judged the new film quite harshly in his latest review.

Synonyms

severely sternly cruelly sharply abrasively ruthlessly strictly

Antonyms

gently kindly softly tenderly mildly leniently compassionately