The Open Dictionary

brutally

adverb

UK/ˈbruː.tᵊl.i/
US/ˈbruː.t̬ᵊl.i/

Definitions of brutally adverb

  1. in a manner that is extremely cruel and violent

    • The man was brutally attacked and seriously injured.

    • They treated the prisoners brutally.

    • The dictator brutally suppressed all opposition.

  2. in a way that is very direct and honest, often to the point of being hurtful or offensive

    • To be brutally honest, the design of this product is not ideal.

    • The documentary revealed the brutally harsh truth about political corruption.

    • She criticized the report brutally.

  3. in a way that is very severe or harsh and causes great discomfort or suffering

    • Summers in this region can be brutally hot.

    • The economic recession was a brutally harsh blow for many families.

    • The exam proved to be brutally difficult.