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CRUELLY

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Dictionary entry overview: What does cruelly mean?

• CRUELLY (adverb)
The adverb CRUELLY has 2 senses:

1. under cruel circumstances
2. in a cruel manner

Familiarity information: CRUELLY used as an adverb is rare.

Dictionary entry details

• CRUELLY (adverb)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Under cruel circumstances

Context example:

a cruelly bitter winter

Sense 2

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Meaning:

In a cruel manner

Context example:

he treated his students cruelly

Pertainym:

cruel ((of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering)

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