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brutally

/ˈbruː.tə.li/
bru · tal · ly
Adjective:brutal
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• adverb

1

In a direct, unsparing, or unpleasantly honest manner that makes no attempt to soften the impact.

Example

"To be brutally honest, the current proposal needs a complete overhaul before we present it to the board."

2

In a savagely violent, cruel, or merciless manner.

Example

"The historical regime brutally suppressed any form of political dissent."

3

To an extreme, punishing, or uncomfortably severe degree.

Example

"The marathon runners had to contend with brutally cold winds along the coastal route."

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brutalization
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brutish

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 16th century from the adjective 'brutal' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', tracing back to Late Latin 'brutalis' and Latin 'brutus', meaning 'heavy, dull, or irrational'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Brutally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/brutally
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