Tougherly
Tougherly is a rarely used English adverb derived from the adjective tough. It is meant to describe performing an action in a tougher or more resilient manner. In modern English, the term is considered archaic or literary and is seldom encountered outside historical or stylistic contexts.
Etymology and sense: The form appears to be a composite of the comparative suffix -er with the
Usage: Because it sounds unusual to modern readers, authors typically avoid it. When a speaker’s toughness needs
Related terms and notes: Related terms include tough and the rarely used toughly.