Word: cruelly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: cru
el
ly
Definition: In a cruel manner; able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
Morphemes:
Affix: cruel
Language: en
PoS: Adverb
Meaning: To a great degree; terribly.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: crūdēlis
Language: la
Decoded: crudelis
Meaning: hard, severe, cruel
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.