cruelly

Meanings

• adjective

  Inflicting pain, harm, or suffering cruelly or unnecessarily.

  - "He treated the animals cruelly."
  - "The children were punished cruelly for their mistakes."
  - "She felt cruelly betrayed by her friend."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cruelly
rule , school , fool , mool , cool

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Variants

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cruel , crueler , cruelest , crueller , cruellest , cruelly , cruelness , cruelnesses

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Forms

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The comparative form of cruelly is more cruelly, and the superlative form is most cruelly.

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Etymology

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From old English 'cruel' meaning severe or harsh.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'cruel and unusual punishment' is a legal term used to describe punishment that is excessive or disproportionate to the crime.

2. The word 'cruel' comes from the Old English word 'cruel' which means 'severe or harsh'.

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Related Concepts

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1. cruelty: The quality or disposition to inflict pain or suffering on living beings, often unnecessarily.

2. abuse: The use of cruel or violent treatment, especially towards a child, animal, or partner.

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Culture

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Cruelly is often used to describe harsh or unjust treatment of living beings. It is a common theme in literature, particularly in works dealing with social issues or animal rights.

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