harshly-shaped
|harsh-ly-shaped|
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/ˈhɑrʃli ʃeɪpt/
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/ˈhɑːʃli ʃeɪpt/
roughly formed
Etymology
'harshly-shaped' originates from the combination of 'harshly,' an adverb meaning 'in a rough or severe manner,' and 'shaped,' the past participle of 'shape,' meaning 'to form or mold.'
'harshly' comes from the Old English word 'heorh,' meaning 'rough or severe,' and 'shaped' from the Old English 'sceapian,' meaning 'to create or form.'
Initially, 'harshly' meant 'roughly or severely,' and 'shaped' meant 'formed or molded.' Together, they describe something formed in a rough or uneven manner.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having a form or outline that is rough, uneven, or not smooth.
The sculpture was harshly-shaped, with jagged edges and an uneven surface.
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Last updated: 2025/05/21 18:33