Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [broot-l]
- /ˈbrut l/
- /ˈbruː.təl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [broot-l]
- /ˈbrut l/
Definitions of brutal word
- adjective brutal A brutal act or person is cruel and violent. 3
- adjective brutal If someone expresses something unpleasant with brutal honesty or frankness, they express it in a clear and accurate way, without attempting to disguise its unpleasantness. 3
- adjective brutal Brutal is used to describe things that have an unpleasant effect on people, especially when there is no attempt by anyone to reduce their effect. 3
- adjective brutal cruel; vicious; savage 3
- adjective brutal extremely honest or coarse in speech or manner 3
- adjective brutal harsh; severe; extreme 3
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Origin of brutal
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English (< Middle French) < Medieval Latin brūtālis. See brute1, -al1
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Parts of speech for Brutal
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brutal popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for brutal
adj brutal
- savage — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
- barbarous — If you describe something as barbarous, you strongly disapprove of it because you think that it is rough and uncivilized.
- harsh — ungentle and unpleasant in action or effect: harsh treatment; harsh manners.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- ruthless — without pity or compassion; cruel; merciless: a ruthless tyrant.
Antonyms for brutal
adj brutal
- civilized — If you describe a society as civilized, you mean that it is advanced and has sensible laws and customs.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- courteous — Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
- compassionate — If you describe someone or something as compassionate, you mean that they feel or show pity, sympathy, and understanding for people who are suffering.
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