Cruel and Glum

Cruel

Cruel adjective - Having or showing the desire to inflict severe pain and suffering on others.

Glum and cruel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Glum" instead an adjective "Cruel".

Nearby Words: cruelty, cruelly

Glum

Glum adjective - Causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer.

Cruel and glum are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruel" instead an adjective "Glum".

Nearby Word: glumly

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Glum and Cruel. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 08, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cruel/glum
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