Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Hardly

• (adv.) In a hard or difficult manner; with difficulty.
• (adv.) Unwillingly; grudgingly.
• (adv.) Scarcely; barely; not guite; not wholly.
• (adv.) Severely; harshly; roughly.
• (adv.) Confidently; hardily.
• (adv.) Certainly; surely; indeed.

Synonyms of Hardly

• Barely
• Just
• Scarcely
• Scarce
• Scarcely

Antonyms of Hardly

Homophones of Hardly