Brutal and Positive

Brutal

Brutal adjective - Difficult to endure.

Positive and brutal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Positive" instead an adjective "Brutal".

Positive

Positive adjective - Expressing approval.

Brutal and positive are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Brutal" instead an adjective "Positive".

Mutual synonyms

Both words in one sentence

  • The Unscrupulous Hero is increasingly ruthless and brutal and lacks both a positive outlook and moral cleanliness, but nevertheless still chooses to fight for good and for morally good reasons.
  • Film / Running Scared (2006) R-Rated Opening: The opening, where about five people die extremely brutal deaths, is proof positive that the movie you're watching is in no way safe for children.
  • Would Hurt a Child: Fileth; in a vicious shift from the story's usually positive if not lighthearted tone, Miri is trapped in a memory of Nath's brutal torture at her stepfather's hands.
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