brutal
/ˈbɹuː.təl/adj
Middle School
1
Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
2
Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech.
3
Harsh; unrelenting.
4
Disagreeably precise or penetrating.
5
In extreme metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs.
6
Direct and without attempt to disguise unpleasantness.
Thesaurus
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing