Brutal Meaning
/ˈbɹuː.təl/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjSavagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
adjCrude or unfeeling in manner or speech.
Sentence Examples
An overwhelming majority voted to abolish the brutal punishment.
The city was ruined by the brutal force of nature.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The winter storm was ____, causing widespread damage and power outages.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The weather during the winter was ____, with very low temperatures city.
Word Origin & History
From Medieval Latin brutalis (“savage, stupid”), from Latin brūtus (“dull, stupid”).
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"What began as a zeitgeisty outlaw romp in the Uncool Britannia of the 1990s is now reborn as a scabrous and brutal black comedy about middle-aged male disappointment and fear of death."
— 2017 January 19, Peter Bradshaw, “T2 Trainspotting review – choose a sequel that doesn't disappoint”, in the Guardian:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The winter storm was ____, causing widespread damage and power outages.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The weather during the winter was ____, with very low temperatures city.