cruelly
adverbDivide cruelly into syllables:
cru · elly
How to pronounce cruelly:
Definition of cruelly:
- cruelly (adverb):
- disposed to inflict pain or suffering devoid of humane feelings
Synonyms for cruelly:
viciouslycallouslybrutallymercilesslysavagelycontemptuouslyenviouslymonstrouslysadisticallyhostilelyShow 12 more
Antonyms for cruelly:
graciouslyliberallykindlymildlyobliginglygentlysoftlylightlylenientlygenerouslyOther 2-syllable words like cruelly
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