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- [kroo-uh l]
- /ˈkru əl/
- /ˈkruː.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [kroo-uh l]
- /ˈkru əl/
Definitions of cruelly word
- adjective cruelly willfully or knowingly causing pain or distress to others. 1
- adjective cruelly enjoying the pain or distress of others: the cruel spectators of the gladiatorial contests. 1
- adjective cruelly causing or marked by great pain or distress: a cruel remark; a cruel affliction. 1
- adjective cruelly rigid; stern; strict; unrelentingly severe. 1
- noun cruelly In a cruel manner. 1
- adverb cruelly without mercy 1
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Origin of cruelly
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French < Latin crūdēlis, equivalent to crūd(us) (see crude) + -ēlis adj. suffix
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Parts of speech for Cruelly
noun
adjective
verb
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pronoun
preposition
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determiner
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cruelly popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 59% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
cruelly usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for cruelly
adv cruelly
adverb cruelly
- unkindly — not kindly; unkind; ill-natured.
- nastily — physically filthy; disgustingly unclean: a nasty pigsty of a room.
- maliciously — full of, characterized by, or showing malice; intentionally harmful; spiteful: malicious gossip.
- harshly — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- callously — made hard; hardened.
Antonyms for cruelly
adverb cruelly
- kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
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