[1773] cruentē, Adv. m. Compar. u. Superl. (cruentus), blutig, grausam, Iustin. 23, 2, 7 u. 39, 3, 8: Compar., Sen. de ben. 5, 16, 5. Flor. 3, 19, 2; 3, 21, 4; 4, 12, 36. Oros. 4, 6, 9: Ggstz. mollius (glimpflicher), Vopisc. Aurel. 21, 5: Superl., Oros. 1, 17, 2 u. ö. – Nbf. cruenter, Apul. met. 3, 3.