| Main Entry: | brutally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cruelly, without remorse |
Synonyms: |
atrociously, barbarically, barbarously, brutishly, callously, demoniacally, diabolically, ferally, ferociously, fiercely, hardheartedly, heartlessly, in cold blood, inexorably, inhumanely, inhumanly, meanly, mercilessly, murderously, pitilessly, relentlessly, remorselessly, ruthlessly, savagely, something fierce, something terrible, unkindly, unrelentingly, viciously |
Antonyms: |
gently, humanely, kindly, nicely |
| Main Entry: | finally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | beyond any doubt |
Synonyms: |
assuredly, beyond recall, beyond shadow of doubt, certainly, completely, conclusively, convincingly, decisively, definitely, determinately, done with, enduringly, for all time, for ever, for good, in conclusion, inescapably, inexorably, irrevocably, lastly, once and for all, past regret, permanently, settled, with conviction |
| Notes: | finally is used when the item being introduced figures as part of a process or development; lastly should be used when the item introduced counts as part of a list |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, dubiously, inconclusively |
| Main Entry: | necessarily |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | inevitably, certainly |
Synonyms: |
accordingly, as a matter of course, automatically, axiomatically, beyond one's control, by definition, by its own nature, cardinally, come what may, compulsorily, consequently, exigently, from within, fundamentally, incontrovertibly, indubitably, ineluctably, inescapably, inexorably, irresistibly, naturally, no doubt, of course, of necessity, perforce, positively, pressingly, significantly, undoubtedly, unpreventably, unquestionably, vitally, willy-nilly, without fail |
Antonyms: |
unnecessarily |
| Main Entry: | surely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without doubt |
Synonyms: |
absolutely, admittedly, assuredly, beyond doubt, beyond shadow of doubt, certainly, clearly, come what may, conclusively, decidedly, definitely, distinctly, doubtlessly, evidently, explicitly, fixedly, for certain, for real, indeed, indubitably, inevitably, inexorably, infallibly, irrefutably, manifestly, nothing else but, plainly, positively, rain or shine, to be sure, undoubtedly, unequivocally, unerringly, unfailingly, unmistakably, unquestionably, unshakably, with certainty, without fail |
Antonyms: |
doubtfully, questionably, uncertain |