brutally
UK: ˈbruːtəli | US: ˈbruːtəli
adv. in a cruel, violent, or harsh manner
adv. extremely or unpleasantly (used for emphasis)
The word "brutally" derives from the adjective "brutal," which entered English in the 15th century from Old French brutal, meaning "savage" or "like a brute." The Old French term traces back to Latin brutalis, from brutus ("dull, stupid, or irrational"), originally describing animal-like behavior. The suffix -ly (from Old English -lice) converts the adjective into an adverb, emphasizing manner or degree. Thus, "brutally" evolved to describe actions performed with extreme harshness or cruelty, mirroring the raw, unrefined force associated with brute creatures.
The dictator suppressed the rebellion brutally.
The summer heat was brutally intense.
He criticized her work brutally, leaving her demoralized.
The movie depicts war brutally, without glamorizing violence.
She trained brutally for the marathon, pushing her limits daily.