Toughly
adv
adv ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adverb
- 1 In a tough manner.
"Christina and Mark Rotondo of Camillus started the court proceedings this month and filed evidence of five toughly worded notices they served their son, starting in February."
Adverb
- 1 in a ruggedly tough manner wordnet
Example
More examples"Christina and Mark Rotondo of Camillus started the court proceedings this month and filed evidence of five toughly worded notices they served their son, starting in February."
Etymology
From Middle English toughli, touȝly, equivalent to tough + -ly.