Cruelly
7 lettersadverbmoderateUpdated June 2026
Definition
In a way that causes or takes pleasure in the suffering of others, or to an excessively harsh degree.
“She was cruelly disappointed when her application was rejected without any explanation.”
Pronunciation
IPA
/ˈkruːəli/
Syllables
cru·el·ly
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Wordle
Double L near the end, contains U and two E sounds, common adverb pattern
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Scrabble
Worth 12 points, CRUEL with a -LY suffix, double L is worth watching on your rack
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