harshly Copy link Outline I. Of sounds1. raucum, rauca (poet.2. expr. by raucus, asper, dūrus, with a subs.II. Severely, unmercifully1. aspĕrē2. inclēmenter • harshly: I. Of sounds: 1. raucum, rauca (poet.: comp. L. G. § 344): his armour rang h., arma raucum gemuere, Sil. 2, 257: Virg. 2. expr. by raucus, asper, dūrus, with a subs.: to sound h., *sonitum raucum ... edere: v. harsh. II. Severely, unmercifully: 1. aspĕrē: (Cato) addressed the Roman people h. and vehemently, aspere apud P. R. et vehementer locutus est, Cic. de Or. 1, 53, 227. 2. inclēmenter: to assail any one somewhat h. (in words), inclementius in aliquem invehi, Liv. 3, 48, med.: Pl.: Ter. (For syn., v. harsh.)