Brutally

/ˈbruːtəli/

Meaning & Definition

adverb

In a savage or ruthless manner; in a way that is extremely harsh or cruel.

The animal was brutally attacked by a pack of wild dogs.

In an extremely harsh or severe manner.

The team's performance was brutally criticized by the coach after the loss.

In a way that is uncompromisingly direct or frank.

She spoke brutally about the realities of the situation, without sugarcoating anything.

In a manner that is physically violent or severe.

The soldiers were brutally trained to endure any extreme conditions.

From brute + -ally, from Latin brutalis.

brutally honest

To be very truthful, sometimes painfully so.

brutally cold

Extremely cold in a harsh way.

brutally evident

Clearly obvious and undeniable.

brutality

The quality of being brutal; great cruelty.

brutal

Savage, cruel, or exceedingly harsh.

Extremely good or impressive.

That concert was brutally awesome!

Incredibly intense or fierce.

The competition was brutally tough this year.