cruelly
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Adv — In a way that causes deliberate pain or suffering; mercilessly.
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Etymology
From Middle English cruelly; equivalent to cruel + -ly.
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What does “cruelly” mean?
The word “cruelly” means in a way that causes deliberate pain or suffering; mercilessly. In plain terms, done in a harsh, merciless way.
How do you pronounce “cruelly”?
“Cruelly” is pronounced KROO-uh-lee (/ˈkɹuːəli/ in IPA).
How do you use “cruelly” in a sentence?
Here is “cruelly” used in a sentence: “The prisoners were treated cruelly by their captors.”
What part of speech is “cruelly”?
“Cruelly” is an adverb.
How many meanings does “cruelly” have?
“Cruelly” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in a way that causes deliberate pain or suffering; mercilessly.