What does brutal mean?
Brutal means Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner..
Brutal
/ˈbɹuː.təl/ · adjective
Meaning
Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner..
Definitions by Sense
- Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
- Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech.
- Harsh; unrelenting.
- Disagreeably precise or penetrating.
- (music, figuratively) In extreme metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs.
- Direct and without attempt to disguise unpleasantness.
Example Sentences
The game was brutal, but after a bloodbath he finally won.
What began as a zeitgeisty outlaw romp in the Uncool Britannia of the 1990s is now reborn as a scabrous and brutal black comedy about middle-aged male disappointment and fear of death.
brutal honesty
Synonyms for brutal
Antonyms for brutal
Related Words
Word Forms
- more brutal
- most brutal
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for brutal?
Common synonyms include barbaric, barbarous, savage, truculent.
What is the opposite of brutal?
Possible antonyms include gentle, kind.
How do you use brutal in a sentence?
The game was brutal, but after a bloodbath he finally won.
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