Definitions for hardly

hardly hard·ly

Spelling: [hahrd-lee]
IPA: /ˈhɑrd li/

Hardly is a 6 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 13 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 12 points.

You can make 88 anagrams from letters in hardly (adhlry).

Definitions for hardly

adverb

  1. only just; almost not; barely:
  2. not at all; scarcely:
  3. with little likelihood:
  4. forcefully or vigorously.
  5. with pain or difficulty.
  6. British. harshly or severely.
  7. hard.

Origin of hardly

1175-1225; Middle English; Old English heardlice. See hard, -ly

Examples for hardly

The grim instability of shelter life is hardly a recipe for success under the best of circumstances.

It was a reminder that, as Beyoncé once sang, “Perfection is the disease of a nation,” and her family is hardly flawless.

I can hardly think that Parliament will adopt a different view.

I was already over forty, had hardly a nickel in my pocket and this was the biggest break in my life.

But locals there say any money deposited is thrown into an unlocked cupboard behind the tellers, hardly inspiring confidence.

She hardly looked up or spoke; but for me, I cared for nothing since she was with me.

That may be, but experts say that “similarities” to other attacks is hardly a slam dunk.

You've been so devoted to her for three days that you've hardly bowed to old friends.

It can hardly be to-day, however, for here we are at Harlowe House.

Hope asked no questions, and hardly felt the impulse to inquire what had happened.

Word Value for hardly
Scrable

13

Words with friends

12

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