Cruelly

Pronunciation: /ˈkruːəli/

Definitions of cruelly

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb, indicating manner, place, time, or degree

Example Sentences

A1 The villain in the story treated the hero cruelly.

A2 She was cruelly teased by her classmates for being different.

B1 The dictator ruled his country cruelly, suppressing any form of dissent.

B2 The company CEO was accused of cruelly exploiting his workers for profit.

C1 The criminal was known for his cruelly calculated crimes, leaving no room for error.

C2 The warlord ruled his kingdom with a cruelly iron fist, instilling fear in all who crossed him.

Examples of cruelly in a Sentence

formal The dictator ruled the country cruelly, suppressing any form of dissent.

informal She was treated cruelly by her classmates, but she never let it get to her.

slang I can't believe he dumped her so cruelly, what a jerk.

figurative The storm cruelly ripped through the town, leaving destruction in its wake.

Grammatical Forms of cruelly

• past tense: cruelly
• plural: cruellys
• comparative: more cruelly
• superlative: most cruelly
• present tense: cruelly
• future tense: will cruelly
• perfect tense: have cruelly
• continuous tense: am cruellying
• singular: cruelly
• positive degree: cruelly
• infinitive: to cruelly
• gerund: cruellying
• participle: cruellyed

Origin and Evolution of cruelly

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English and Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'cruelly' originated from the Middle English word 'cruewely' which came from the Old French word 'cruellement'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the usage of 'cruelly' has evolved to encompass a broader range of actions or behaviors that cause pain, suffering, or distress to others.