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cruelly

/ˈkruːəli/

Translations

cruellyadverb

/ˈkruːəli/

He was cruelly punished for his mistakes.

Он был жестоко наказан за свои ошибки.

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Synonyms

cruellyadverb

In a manner that causes pain or suffering.

The dictator cruelly oppressed his people, leaving them in a state of fear and despair.

In a way that shows a lack of compassion or kindness.

She cruelly mocked his efforts, making him feel small and insignificant.

Used for emphasizing how severe or harsh something is; extremely.

The exam was cruelly difficult, leaving even the best students exhausted.