brutal

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From Mediaeval Latin brutalis (savage, stupid) < brūtus (dull, stupid).

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brutal (comparative more brutal, superlative most brutal)

Positive
brutal

Comparative
more brutal

Superlative
most brutal

  1. Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel
  2. Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech.
  3. Harsh; unrelenting
  4. Disagreeably precise or penetrating
  5. (music, figuratively) In extreme metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs.

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brutal (neuter brutalt, definite and plural brutale)

  1. brutal
  2. savage

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Latin brutalis, from brutus 'dull, stupid'.

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  • IPA: /bʀuˈtaːl/

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brutal (comparative brutaler, superlative am brutalsten)

  1. brutal

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brutal 4 nom/acc forms

  1. brutal

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brutal m. and f. (plural brutales)

  1. brutal

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