Brut

/bruːt/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A type of champagne or sparkling wine that is dry and not sweet.

We celebrated with a bottle of brut champagne to toast the occasion.

A term used in certain contexts to describe a crude or rough person.

He acted like a brut at the party, showing no manners whatsoever.

adjective

Used to describe a wine that is dry, particularly champagne.

The brut selection on the menu was perfect for those who prefer less sweetness in their drinks.

French, meaning 'rough' or 'raw'.

brut force

A term used to describe physical strength or violence used to achieve an end.

brutally honest

Being very frank or blunt without regard for feelings.

brutal competition

Extremely fierce or cutthroat competition in a given field.

brutish

Having the qualities of a brute; savage or violent.

brutality

Cruelty or savage violence.

Used informally to describe something very intense or extreme.

That party was brut!

Referring to a strong or tough individual.

He's a brut when it comes to lifting weights.