Brutish — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈbrü-tish/ brut·ish

Meaning & Definition of Brutish

Brutish (adjective)

  1. resembling, befitting, or typical of a brute or beast
  2. strongly and grossly sensual
  3. showing little intelligence or sensibility

Brutish (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having or showing the nature and appetites of a lower animal

    "as the months of recurrent combat dragged on, the daily existence of the soldiers became increasingly brutish"

    similar: animalistic, beastly, bestial, brutal, brute, feral, ferine, subhuman, swinish
    related: animal, bodily, carnal, corporal, corporeal, fleshly, physical, sensual, barbaric, barbarous, cruel, heartless, inhumane, sadistic, savage, vicious, wanton, coarse, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, lowbred, rude, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unrefined, vulgar
    near: chivalrous, elevated, gallant, great, greathearted, high, high-minded, lofty, lordly, magnanimous, noble, sublime, angelic, spiritual, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly, softhearted, tenderhearted, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, well-bred

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Brutish

The most common words with a similar meaning to Brutish:

animalistic, beastly, bestial, brutal, brute, feral, ferine, subhuman, swinish

Related Words for Brutish

animal, bodily, carnal, corporal, corporeal, fleshly, physical, sensual, barbaric, barbarous, cruel, heartless, inhumane, sadistic, savage, vicious, wanton, coarse, crass, crude, gross, ill-bred, lowbred, rude, uncouth, uncultivated, uncultured, unrefined, vulgar

Near Antonyms of Brutish

chivalrous, elevated, gallant, great, greathearted, high, high-minded, lofty, lordly, magnanimous, noble, sublime, angelic, spiritual, beneficent, benevolent, benignant, compassionate, good-hearted, kind, kindhearted, kindly, softhearted, tenderhearted, cultivated, cultured, genteel, polished, refined, well-bred

Word Forms of Brutish

Derived words: brutishly (adverb), brutishness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Brutish

probably from Medieval Latin brūtum brute:2 + -ish

First known use: 1534

Frequently Asked Questions about Brutish

What does "Brutish" mean?

"Brutish" means resembling, befitting, or typical of a brute or beast. As an adjective, it is defined as: resembling, befitting, or typical of a brute or beast.

What is another word for "Brutish"?

Other words for "Brutish" include animalistic, beastly, bestial, brutal, brute, feral, ferine and subhuman. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Brutish" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Brutish"?

There are 38 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Brutish". Common alternatives include animalistic, beastly, bestial, brutal, brute, feral, ferine, subhuman and swinish.

How do you use "Brutish" in a sentence?

Examples of "Brutish" in a sentence: "as the months of recurrent combat dragged on, the daily existence of the soldiers became increasingly brutish".

Is "Brutish" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Brutish" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Brutish"?

"Brutish" is pronounced /ˈbrü-tish/ and divided into syllables as brut·ish.

What is the origin of the word "Brutish"?

"Brutish" comes from probably from Medieval Latin brūtum brute:2 + -ish. First known use: 1534.

What is another word for "Brutish" meaning "having or showing the nature and appetites of a lower animal"?

When "Brutish" (adjective) means having or showing the nature and appetites of a lower animal, synonyms include animalistic, beastly, bestial, brutal, brute and feral.