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harshest

harshest is the superlative form of harsh.

Meaning of harsh

Adjective

harsh (comparative harsher or more harsh, superlative harshest or most harsh)

  1. Unpleasantly rough to the touch or other senses.
  2. Severe or cruel.
    • harsh decision
    Antonyms:
    easy, genteel

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Questions about harshest

What is harshest the superlative form of?
Harshest is the superlative form of harsh.

Words near harshest in the dictionary

  1. harshening
  2. harshens
  3. harsher
  4. harshes
  5. harshes down
  6. harshest
  7. Harshi
  8. harshing
  9. harshing down
  10. harshish
  11. Harshit

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