harshly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière dure, sévère ou peu aimable ». Peut décrire des sensations physiques (par exemple, un éclairage cru), une attitude envers autrui (par exemple, critiquer durement) ou des conditions environnementales (par exemple, un froid rigoureux).

An adverb meaning "in a rough, severe, or unkind manner." It can describe physical sensations (e.g., harshly lit), treatment of others (e.g., harshly criticized), or environmental conditions (e.g., harshly cold).

1. In a severe or unkind mannerB2formal

   In a way that is rough, cruel, or lacking gentleness.

   durement, sévèrement

   • The teacher spoke harshly to the misbehaving student.
   • He was criticized harshly for his mistakes.
   • She was treated harshly by her employer.

   Synonymesbitterlybrutallycruellyroughlyseverelysharplysternlyunkindly

   Antonymesgentlykindlymildlytenderly

2. In a rough or unpleasant wayB2formal

   In a manner that is physically rough or unpleasant to the senses.

   de manière rude ou désagréable

   • The wind blew harshly across the desert.
   • The light shone harshly in her eyes.
   • The fabric felt harshly against his skin.

   Synonymesdiscordantlygratinglyjarringlyraspinglyroughlystridently

   Antonymesgentlymildlysmoothly