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cruelly

 

[ หˆkruหษ™li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb

In a cruel or unkind manner.

Synonyms

brutally, harshly, mercilessly, unkindly

Examples of usage

  • She was treated cruelly by her classmates.
  • He spoke cruelly to his subordinates.
  • The prisoner was cruelly tortured by the guards.
Context #2 | Adjective

adjective

In a way that shows no concern for others' feelings or suffering.

Synonyms

heartless, inhumane, sadistic, uncaring

Examples of usage

  • The dictator ruled the country with a cruel hand.
  • The cruel treatment of animals is unacceptable.
  • His cruel words left her in tears.

Translations

Translations of the word "cruelly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cruelmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‚เคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช grausam

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kejamnya

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะพะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okrutnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹้…ทใซ (ใ–ใ‚“ใ“ใใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cruellement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cruelmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท acฤฑmasฤฑzca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”์ธํ•˜๊ฒŒ (jan-inhage)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ุณูˆุฉ (biqsuwa)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krutฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krutรฝm spรดsobom

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ‹ๅฟๅœฐ (zรกnrฤ›n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kruto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ hรถrmulegt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐา›ัั‹ัั‹ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒแƒ“ (mkacrad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™hลŸicษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cruelmente

Word origin

The word 'cruelly' originated from the Middle English word 'cruele', which came from the Old French 'cruel', ultimately derived from the Latin 'crudelis', meaning 'hard-hearted' or 'ruthless'. The term has evolved over time to encompass various forms of unkindness and lack of empathy towards others.

See also: cruelty.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,924, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.