Harshly

7 lettersadverbmoderate

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a manner that is severe, rough, or unkind.

“He spoke harshly to the new recruit, reducing her to tears.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈhɑːʃli/

Syllables

harsh·ly

Related Words

Synonyms

gratinglyraspingly

Antonyms

gently kindly mildly softly

Word Game Tips

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Wordle

starts with HARSH and ends in LY, the SH blend and Y ending are reliable clues

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Scrabble

Y (4) at the end boosts value, H (4) appears twice, solid 7-letter bingo candidate

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Shorter words formed from the letters in “harshly”.

rashly arsyl aryls harls harsh hashy hylas shaly aryl ashy hahs hals harl hash hays hyla lash lays lyra rash rays ryas shah shay

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