English Explanatory Dictionary

cruelly

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adv
  1. In a cruel manner; with cruelty.
  2. To a degree that is cruel.

Pronunciation

/ˈkɹuːəli/ /ˈkɹuːli/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-cruelly.wav

Word forms

cruelly more cruelly most cruelly

Etymology

From Middle English cruelly; equivalent to cruel + -ly.

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