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    Cruelmente (en. Viciously)

    /kɾu.el.ˈmen.te/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adverb
    In a manner that implies great suffering or wickedness.
    The enemy cruelly attacked the defenseless population.
    El enemigo atacó cruelmente a la población indefensa.
    Acting with a lack of compassion or humanity.
    She was cruelly fired without any explanation.
    Ella fue despedida cruelmente sin ninguna explicación.
    Performing actions that cause pain or harm.
    The animal was treated cruelly before being rescued.
    El animal fue tratado cruelmente antes de ser rescatado.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'cruelis', which means 'cruel' and the suffix '-mente' that forms adverbs.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to decide cruelly
    To make a decision that negatively affects others severely.
    decidir cruelmente
    to act cruelly
    To behave in a way that causes suffering to others.
    actuar cruelmente
    to treat cruelly
    To impose a harsh and unmerciful treatment.
    tratar cruelmente

    Related Words

    cruel
    That causes pain or suffering.
    cruel
    cruelty
    The act of being cruel.
    crueldad
    heartless
    That acts without compassion or mercy.
    desalmado

    Slang Meanings

    In an extreme or limitless manner.
    He crossed the line and did it cruelly.
    Se pasó de la raya y lo hizo cruelmente.
    In the context of playing a nasty or hurtful joke.
    He made a cruel joke, and everyone was in shock.
    Hizo una broma cruelmente, todos se quedaron en shock.