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 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
to decide cruelly
To make a decision that negatively affects others severely.
decidir 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.