Meaning
brutally, harshly
- in a violent and savage manner
- with harsh or blunt directness (e.g., brutally honest)
In a sentence
Il passante è stato brutalmente aggredito ieri notte nel vicolo.
The passerby was brutally attacked last night in the alley.
Devo essere brutalmente sincero con te su questo progetto.
I have to be brutally honest with you about this project.
La manifestazione è stata dispersa brutalmente dalla polizia.
The demonstration was brutally broken up by the police.
Usage notes
- Formed from the adjective 'brutale' + '-mente'.
- Can describe physical violence or harsh emotional bluntness.