Definitions
In a harsh or unkind way.
Word origin
From Middle English cruelly; equivalent to cruel + -ly.
Used in a sentence
“Unfortunately, if certain national leaders have their way and repeal the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, the American dreams of hundreds of thousands of young people will be cruelly ripped away.”
“Robert Audley chafed cruelly at this delay. Half a dozen vessels might sail for Australia while he roamed up and down the long platform, tumbling over trucks and porters, and swearing at his ill-luck.”
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