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BRUTAL

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Brutal.

Brutal - as an adjective satellite

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

Example: "A barbarous crime"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
barbarouscruelfellroughshodsavagevicious

Punishingly harsh

Example: "The brutal summer sun"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unrelenting

Resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility

Example: "Beastly desires"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beastlybrutebrutish

Disagreeably direct and precise

Example: "He spoke with brutal honesty"

Brutal - as an adjective

Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel

Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech.

Harsh; unrelenting

Disagreeably precise or penetrating

In extreme metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs.

Example Sentences

"The boxer delivered a brutal punch to his opponent's face."
"The war was brutal, leaving behind a trail of destruction."
"The teacher gave a brutal assignment with a tight deadline."
"The police officer had to use brutal force to subdue the criminal."
"The storm caused brutal damage to the coastal town."
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Word Game Points

Is BRUTAL a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, brutal is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BRUTAL has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.

Is BRUTAL a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, brutal is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BRUTAL has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BRUTAL a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, brutal is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BRUTAL has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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