brutishly
Definition
- Adverb:
- In a brutish manner; in a way that is cruel, violent, or lacking in sensitivity or intelligence, like a brute or beast. It describes actions characterized by coarse, savage, or unthinking behavior.
Usage
- The adverb "brutishly" is used to modify verbs, describing an action is performed. It emphasizes a lack of humanity, refinement, or civilized conduct.
- It often carries a strong negative connotation, implying behavior that is shockingly harsh, physically violent, or morally crude.
Examples
- Adverb:
- The guards brutishly shoved the prisoners into the crowded cell.
- He argued his point not with logic, but brutishly, by shouting and pounding the table.
- The dictator brutishly suppressed all forms of dissent.
Advanced Usage
- "to behave brutishly": to act in a savage, uncivilized manner.
- The invading army behaved brutishly toward the civilian population.
- "to treat someone brutishly": to treat someone with extreme cruelty or physical roughness.
- He was accused of treating his subordinates brutishly.
Variants and Related Words
- Brutish (adj): resembling or characteristic of a brute; coarse, savage, or stupid.
- His brutish instincts took over in the fight.
- Brute (n): a savagely violent person or animal; also can refer to physical strength alone.
- The work was done by sheer brute force.
Synonyms
- Bestially: in a beast-like, inhuman manner.
- Savagely: in a fierce, violent, and uncontrolled way.
- Cruelly: in a manner that causes pain or suffering.
- Viciously: in a deliberately cruel or violent manner.
- Barbarically: in a primitive, uncivilized, or cruel way.
Antonyms
- Humanely: in a way that shows compassion or benevolence.
- Gently: in a mild, careful, or soft manner.
- Civilly: in a polite and courteous manner.
- Kindly: in a kind, friendly, or generous way.
Related Phrases
- With brute force: using raw physical power without finesse or intelligence.
- They opened the door with brute force.
- Brute strength: physical power without skill or intelligence.
- The task required more than just brute strength; it needed precision.
Adverb
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in an inhumane manner
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she treated her husband bestially
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