cruelly
Translation
cruelly, brutally, harshly
Examples
He was cruelly punished for a minor mistake.
He was cruelly punished for a minor mistake.
The weather was cruelly cold.
The weather was cruelly cold.
Grammar Patterns
((verb + cruelly)) to do (sth.) in a cruel way He was cruelly treated.
((cruelly + adjective)) extremely or unfairly (adjective) It was cruelly ironic.
Similar Words
Synonyms: brutally, harshly, viciously; Antonyms: kindly, gently
Etymology
From the adjective 'cruel' + the adverb-forming suffix '-ly'.
Memory Tips
This simply means 'in a cruel way'. It follows the same pattern as 'slow' becoming 'slowly'.