BRUTISH


Meaning of BRUTISH in English

ˈbrüd.]ish, -üt], ]ēsh\ adjective

Etymology: Middle English brutisshe, from brute (I) + -isshe -ish

1. : of or relating to animals as opposed to man : resembling or typical of a brute or beast

brutish form rather than human — John Milton

2.

a. : strongly and grossly sensual : utterly without sensitivity or delicacy

b. : marked by very little intelligence or rationality

an insensitive and brutish reaction to any reasonable suggestion

brutish aesthetic apathy — Cyril Connolly

c. : stupidly cruel

plantations where slavery was … brutish — Allan Nevins & H.S.Commager

Synonyms: see brutal

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.