Boisterous
Boisterous adjective - Being rough or noisy in a high-spirited way.
Cruel and boisterous are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Boisterous".
Nearby Word: boisterously
Cruel
Cruel adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.
Boisterous and cruel are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Boisterous" instead an adjective "Cruel".
Both words in one sentence
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As children, however, they played this trope straight as Suzaku was rough, boisterous, and a bit cruel whereas Lelouch was sensitive, sheltered, and more gentle.
Source: Sensitive Guy and Manly Man - Sylphiel Nels Lahda from Slayers, is excessively polite, demure, and at times unable to speak for herself, sharply contrasting the main four characters, all who are either more outgoing (Amelia and Gourry), downright boisterous and selfish (Lina), or bitter and occasionally cruel (Zelgadis).
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