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Cruelly Definition & Meaning

cruelly
adverb
  1. excessively; "a cruelly bitter winter"
  2. with cruelty; "he treated his students cruelly"

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Frequently asked questions

What does cruelly mean?
excessively; "a cruelly bitter winter" with cruelty; "he treated his students cruelly"
What part of speech is cruelly?
Cruelly is an adverb.
How many definitions does cruelly have?
Cruelly has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adverb).

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