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brutally

bru·tal
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [broot-l]
    • /ˈbrut l/
    • /ˈbruː.təl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [broot-l]
    • /ˈbrut l/

Definitions of brutally word

  • adjective brutally savage; cruel; inhuman: a brutal attack on the village. 1
  • adjective brutally crude; coarse: brutal language. 1
  • adjective brutally harsh; ferocious: brutal criticism; brutal weather. 1
  • adjective brutally taxing, demanding, or exhausting: They're having a brutal time making ends meet. 1
  • adjective brutally irrational; unreasoning. 1
  • adjective brutally of or relating to lower animals. 1

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Origin of brutally

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 Brutally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

brutally 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for brutally

adv brutally

  • viciously — addicted to or characterized by vice; grossly immoral; depraved; profligate: a vicious life.
  • fiercely — menacingly wild, savage, or hostile: fierce animals; a fierce look.
  • savagely — fierce, ferocious, or cruel; untamed: savage beasts.
  • in cold blood — the fluid that circulates in the principal vascular system of human beings and other vertebrates, in humans consisting of plasma in which the red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets are suspended.
  • meanly — moderately.

Antonyms for brutally

adv brutally

  • kindly — having, showing, or proceeding from a benevolent disposition or spirit; kindhearted: kindly people.
  • gently — kindly; amiable: a gentle manner.
  • humanely — characterized by tenderness, compassion, and sympathy for people and animals, especially for the suffering or distressed: humane treatment of prisoners.
  • nicely — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.

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