brutally
IPA: brˈutʌɫi
adverb
- In a brutal manner; viciously, barbarically.
- In a direct way that does not attempt to hide, disguise or mask unpleasantness; directly.
- (slang) Extremely.
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Examples of "brutally" in Sentences
- The INLA was formed in 1974 and was known as a brutally violent organisation that also engaged in bitter internal feuds.
- But the conversation languished, and in the ever-lengthening silences all found their thoughts reverting to the idea brutally expressed by Mr. Ryan:
- In a country where the military, along with all other uniformed branches, is actively employed in brutally repressing popular protest, the populace cheers them.
- She smiled again – brutally, we thought – described a significant parabola from the mouth outwards with her hand, raised her eyebrows, and asked us something in Catalan.
- What sort of individual gets joy out of the idea of brutally killing animals that wouldn't have infested your garden if you hadn't been a lazy ass and done what you'd planned?
- It has torn up sacred promises, which its Chancellor called "scraps of paper"; it has broken its word; it has ordered "acts of frightfulness" in the lands which it has conquered and on the high seas, with the idea of brutally forcing its will upon enemies and neutral countries alike.
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