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brutally

 

[ หˆbruห.tษ™.li ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

describe an action

In a brutally honest manner, without any attempt to soften the impact of one's words or actions.

Synonyms

cruelly, harshly, mercilessly.

Examples of usage

  • She was brutally honest with him about his performance in the play.
  • The soldiers were trained to fight brutally and efficiently.
Context #2 | Adjective

describe something violent or harsh

Characterized by extreme violence, cruelty, or harshness.

Synonyms

cruelly, harshly, violently.

Examples of usage

  • The movie depicted a brutally realistic portrayal of war.
  • The storm caused brutally strong winds and heavy rainfall.

Translations

Translations of the word "brutally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น brutalmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเฅเคฆเคฏเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช brutal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan kejam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑั€ัƒั‚ะฐะปัŒะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ brutalnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฎ‹ๅฟใซ (ใ–ใ‚“ใซใ‚“ใซ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brutalement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ brutalmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vahลŸice

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž”์ธํ•˜๊ฒŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู‚ุณูˆุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ brutรกlnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ brutรกlne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฎ‹ๅฟๅœฐ (cรกnrฤ›n de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ brutalno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grimmilega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ะณะตะทะดั–ะบะฟะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒกแƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™hsicษ™sinษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ brutalmente

Etymology

The word 'brutally' originates from the Middle English word 'brutal', which came from the Old French 'brutal' meaning 'cruel, violent'. It is ultimately derived from the Latin word 'brutalis', meaning 'like an animal, brutal'. The term has evolved over time to describe actions or situations that are extremely harsh, violent, or cruel.

See also: brutality.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,293, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.