| Word | Definitions | Synonyms |
|---|---|---|
| cruelly | (adverb) excessively | - |
| (adverb) with cruelty | - | |
| gruesomely | (adverb) in a gruesome manner | - |
| ruefully | (adverb) in a rueful manner | Synonyms: contritely, remorsefully |
| true | (adverb) as acknowledged | Synonyms: admittedly, avowedly, confessedly |