cruelly
UK/ˈkrʊəli/US/'kru:әli/
B2
Definitions
adv.
In a cruel, merciless way.
残忍地，残酷地。
Root Breakdown
Native Englishcruelroot
+
-lyin the manner of
=cruelly
cruel + -ly = in a cruel manner. See cruel.
Example Sentences
- 1.
The prisoners were treated cruelly for years.
- 2.
Hope was cruelly dashed at the last moment.