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Beastly

/ˈbiːstli/

Pertaining to, or having the form, nature or habits of, a beast.

📖 Definitions of "Beastly"

adjective
  1. 1

    Pertaining to, or having the form, nature or habits of, a beast.

  2. 2

    Similar to the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of man

    "beastly culture"

  3. 3

    Abominable.

    "beastly weather"

  4. 4

    (of computing hardware) Powerful, having a powerful appearance

adverb
  1. 1

    Like a beast; brutishly.

🔄 Synonyms of "Beastly"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
brutenounBrutal; cruel; fierce; ferocious; savage; pitiless, without intelligence or reason.
unpleasantNot pleasant.
bestialnoun(literally and figuratively) Beast-like.
brutishBestial; lacking human sensibility
inhumaneAlternative form of inhuman: lacking pity or compassion for misery and suffering; cruel, unkind. [Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.]
hellish(hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Beastly"

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WordDefinition
bestialnoun(literally and figuratively) Beast-like.
brutenounBrutal; cruel; fierce; ferocious; savage; pitiless, without intelligence or reason.
brutishBestial; lacking human sensibility
hellish(hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress
inhumaneAlternative form of inhuman: lacking pity or compassion for misery and suffering; cruel, unkind. [Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.]
unpleasantNot pleasant.
feralnounWild; untamed.
horridCausing horror or dread.
ghastlyHorrifyingly shocking.
sillynounLaughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
gruesomeRepellently frightful and shocking; ghastly, horrific.
monstrousHideous or frightful.
stupidnounWithout intelligence.
horrifyingTending to inspire horror; that horrifies; horrific.
grosslyGreatly; to a large degree, especially one large enough to be frankly appreciable.
freaknoun(slang, chiefly derogatory) A person who is extremely abnormal in appearance, social behavior, sexual orientation, gender identity, or business practices; an oddball, a unique person, originally in a displeasing or alienating way.
horriblenounCausing horror; terrible; shocking.
horrificCausing horror; horrifying.
dreadfulnounGenuinely horrific, awful, or alarming; dangerous, risky.
outrageousViolating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront.

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