How to Pronounce Brutally
Brutally
'brutəlli
Syllables:
bru·tal·ly
Part of speech:
adverb
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Definition
In a very cruel or harsh way.
Examples
- The movie showed how the hero was brutally treated by the bad guys.
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Common Word Combinations
| Phrase | Type | Stress Pattern | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| brutally honest | collocation | bruTALly HONest | She was brutally honest about the project's flaws. |
| brutally attacked | collocation | bruTALly atTACKED | The journalist was brutally attacked for his controversial article. |
| brutally murdered | collocation | bruTALly murDERED | The victim was brutally murdered in the dark alley. |
| brutally beaten | collocation | bruTALly BEATen | He was brutally beaten during the robbery. |
Fun Fact
Brutally comes from 'brute,' rooted in Latin 'brutus,' meaning 'heavy' or 'dull,' originally describing animals or people lacking reason before evolving to mean cruel or harsh behavior.
Word Family
noun
brutality
The quality or state of being very cruel or harsh.
"The film showed the brutality of war in a realistic way."
adjective
brutal
Very cruel or harsh; not kind.
"He suffered a brutal injury during the game."
adverb
brutally
In a very cruel or harsh way.
"The dictator ruled the country brutally."
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