1. in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner
2. in an extremely direct or honest way that may be unpleasant
Usage: informal

Examples

• The dictator brutally suppressed the rebellion.
• She was brutally honest about his performance.
• The winter weather was brutally cold.
• He brutally attacked the innocent victim.
• The critic brutally reviewed the new movie.
• The soldiers were brutally treated as prisoners.
• She brutally told him the relationship was over.