brutal — extremely cruel, violent, or harsh; savagely violent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely cruel, violent, or harsh; savagely violent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈbruːtəl/
Example Sentences
- My gym trainer is so brutal that even my muscles cry for mercy.
- The brutal winter made everyone look like walking marshmallows in their thick coats.
- The movie depicted the brutal reality of war without sugar-coating anything.
brutal
ADJECTIVE[/ˈbruːtəl/]
extremely cruel, violent, or harsh; savagely violent
The brutal storm tore through the village without mercy.
The feudal lord stays brutal, while others remain neutral
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin brutus, meaning 'insensitive' or 'irrational.' Originally describing an animal-like, instinctive state lacking reason, the term evolved over time to denote cruelty and violence.
Breakdown
brutus (insensitive, irrational) + -al (adjective suffix forming descriptive terms)
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📝Examples
“My gym trainer is so brutal that even my muscles cry for mercy.”
“The brutal winter made everyone look like walking marshmallows in their thick coats.”
“The movie depicted the brutal reality of war without sugar-coating anything.”
“Her brutal criticism of the restaurant's food made the chef quit immediately.”
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