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Brutal: meaning, definitions and examples

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brutal

 

[ หˆbruหtl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

description of a situation or behavior

savagely violent; cruel

Synonyms

cruel, ferocious, harsh, merciless, savage

Examples of usage

  • He was known for his brutal honesty.
  • The brutal murder shocked the community.
  • The prisoners were subjected to brutal treatment.
  • The brutal winter storm caused widespread damage.
  • The team suffered a brutal defeat.
Context #2 | Adjective

description of appearance

harsh; severe

Synonyms

austere, bleak, harsh, severe, stark

Examples of usage

  • The landscape was beautiful but brutal.
  • Her face showed the brutal effects of the sun.
  • The brutal sunlight made it hard to see.
  • The brutal wind whipped through the trees.
  • The house stood in the brutal desert.

Translations

Translations of the word "brutal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brutal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเฅ‚เคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช brutal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ brutal

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะถะพั€ัั‚ะพะบะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brutalny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹ๅฟใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brutal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brutal

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vahลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”์ธํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brutรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brutรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ‹ๅฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brutalen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brutal

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ะณะตะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ™แƒแƒชแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™ddar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brutal

Etymology

The word 'brutal' originated from the Latin word 'brutalis', meaning 'like an animal'. Over time, it evolved to refer to actions or situations that are savagely violent or cruel. The usage of 'brutal' has become common in describing harsh or severe circumstances, reflecting the intense nature of the word.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,487 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.