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Beastly
/ˈbiːstli/
Pertaining to, or having the form, nature or habits of, a beast.
📖 Definitions of "Beastly"
adjective
- 1
Pertaining to, or having the form, nature or habits of, a beast.
- 2
Similar to the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of man
"beastly culture"
- 3
Abominable.
"beastly weather"
- 4
(of computing hardware) Powerful, having a powerful appearance
adverb
- 1
Like a beast; brutishly.
🔄 Synonyms of "Beastly"
6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| brutenoun | Brutal; cruel; fierce; ferocious; savage; pitiless, without intelligence or reason. |
| unpleasant | Not pleasant. |
| bestialnoun | (literally and figuratively) Beast-like. |
| brutish | Bestial; lacking human sensibility |
| inhumane | Alternative 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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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| bestialnoun | (literally and figuratively) Beast-like. |
| brutenoun | Brutal; cruel; fierce; ferocious; savage; pitiless, without intelligence or reason. |
| brutish | Bestial; lacking human sensibility |
| hellish | (hyperbolic) causing great pain, discomfort or distress |
| inhumane | Alternative 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.] |
| unpleasant | Not pleasant. |
| feralnoun | Wild; untamed. |
| horrid | Causing horror or dread. |
| ghastly | Horrifyingly shocking. |
| sillynoun | Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance. |
| gruesome | Repellently frightful and shocking; ghastly, horrific. |
| monstrous | Hideous or frightful. |
| stupidnoun | Without intelligence. |
| horrifying | Tending to inspire horror; that horrifies; horrific. |
| grossly | Greatly; 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. |
| horriblenoun | Causing horror; terrible; shocking. |
| horrific | Causing horror; horrifying. |
| dreadfulnoun | Genuinely horrific, awful, or alarming; dangerous, risky. |
| outrageous | Violating morality or decency; provoking indignation or affront. |
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