Definition & Meaning of "brutally"in English

brutally

in a savagely cruel, violent, or ruthless way, often causing physical harm or suffering

ferociously

savagely

viciously

fiercely

Grammatical Information

adverbs of manner

Examples

The prisoners were brutally beaten by the guards.

1.1

in a severely harsh, exhausting, or emotionally difficult way

harshly

rough

severely

hardly

brutally

Examples

The climb up the mountain was brutally steep.

in a painfully direct or harshly honest way that can upset or offend

bluffly

bluntly

candidly

directly

flat

Examples

He spoke brutally, not sparing anyone's feelings.

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