brutally
word · lemma: brutal
/ˈbɹutəɫi/
/bɹˈuːtəli/
Definition
In a violent, cruel, or extremely direct way, often without kindness or softness.
Usage & Nuances
Used to emphasize harshness (actions, honesty, weather). Common with 'honest', 'cold', 'attack'—e.g. 'brutally honest'. Usually formal or strong informal. Not used for mild criticism.
Spanish: brutalmentePortuguese (BR): brutalmentePortuguese (PT): brutalmenteChinese (Simplified): 残忍地 - 残酷地Chinese (Traditional): 殘忍地 - 殘酷地Hindi: निर्दयता से - बेरहमी सेArabic: بقسوة - بوَحشيةBengali: নৃশংসভাবে - নিষ্ঠুরভাবে - নির্মমভাবেRussian: жестоко - бесчеловечно - беспощадноJapanese: 残忍に - 容赦なくVietnamese: tàn bạo - dã man - cực kỳ thẳng thắnKorean: 잔인하게 - 냉혹하게Turkish: vahşice - acımasızcaUrdu: سفاکی سے - بے رحمی سےIndonesian: secara brutal - dengan kejam - tanpa belas kasihan
Example Sentences
The animal was brutally attacked by another.
basic
He spoke brutally about the truth.
basic
The winter was brutally cold this year.
basic
She was brutally honest and told me exactly what she thought.
natural
The negotiations ended brutally, with both sides walking away angry.
natural
Sometimes you need to be brutally clear to avoid confusion.
natural