beastly

[ˈbiːstli]

beastly Definition

• 1. like a beast; cruel and savage
• 2. unpleasant or offensive

Using beastly: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "beastly" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The beastly behavior of the dictator led to the suffering of many people.

• Example

  The smell in the room was absolutely beastly.

• Example

  The weather has been beastly lately, with non-stop rain and cold temperatures.

beastly Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for beastly

• ferocious
• savage
• disgusting
• repulsive
• revolting
• brutal
• vicious

Antonyms for beastly

• kind
• gentle
• pleasant
• attractive

Phrases with beastly

• beastly drunk

  extremely intoxicated

  Example

  He got beastly drunk at the party last night.

• beastly hot

  extremely hot and uncomfortable

  Example

  The weather was beastly hot, and we couldn't wait to get inside.

• beastly good

  excellent or outstanding

  Example

  The food at that restaurant is beastly good.

Origins of beastly

from Old English 'béstlic', meaning 'like an animal'

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Summary: beastly in Brief

The term 'beastly' [ˈbiːstli] describes something that is like a beast, cruel, savage, unpleasant, or offensive. It can be used to describe a person's behavior, the smell of something, or the weather. 'Beastly' can also be used in phrases such as 'beastly drunk,' 'beastly hot,' and 'beastly good.'