Brutally
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Brutally is an adverb meaning In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.
Meaning
In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.
More Meanings
- In a direct way that does not attempt to hide, disguise, or mask unpleasantness; directly.
- (slang) Extremely.
Example Sentences
"You sit there," said Henry brutally.
He was not an expert but he was brutally honest by saying he couldn’t help the customer find a solution.
England's World Cup dreams fell apart under a French onslaught on a night when their shortcomings were brutally exposed at the quarter-final stage.
You know, I am so glad I never did it with someone I had lukewarm feelings for. Christian is brutally hot, and I am going to remember tonight forever.
Synonyms for brutally
Depending on context, synonyms include savagely, viciously.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include savagely, viciously, wildly, harshly, roughly, crudely.
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