Beastly: meaning, definitions and examples

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beastly

 

[ หˆbiหstli ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

behavior description

The term 'beastly' is often used to describe behavior that is savage, brutal, or lacking in civilized qualities. It may refer to actions that are cruel or inhumane, suggesting an absence of empathy or moral consideration. Additionally, this word can be used informally to imply something very unpleasant or ghastly. It can also be used to describe someone who is behaving in a wildly inappropriate or unruly manner.

Synonyms

barbaric, brutal, cruel, inhuman, savage

Examples of usage

  • His beastly behavior in the meeting shocked everyone.
  • The beastly weather ruined our picnic plans.
  • She described the movie as beastly in its portrayal of violence.

Translations

Translations of the word "beastly" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bestial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฐเคฟเค‚เคฆเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช bestial

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ binatang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฒั–ั€ะธะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bestialski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฃใฎใ‚ˆใ†ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bestial

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bestial

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hayvani

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•ผ์ˆ˜ ๊ฐ™์€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูˆุญุดูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bestiรกlnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bestiรกlny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ…ฝๆ€ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bestialen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฝrslegur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถั‹ั€ั‚า›ั‹ัˆ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒชแƒฎแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vษ™hลŸi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bestial

Etymology

The word 'beastly' originated from the Middle English term 'beastli', which is derived from the Old French word 'bestial', itself rooted in the Latin 'bestialis', meaning 'pertaining to beasts'. The term 'bestialis' comes from 'bestia', which is Latin for 'beast' or 'animal'. The use of 'beastly' in English dates back to the 14th century, initially referring to characteristics or behaviors that were considered befitting of a beast, usually linked to cruelty or savagery. Over time, the meaning expanded to encompass any behavior that one might consider grotesquely unpleasant or morally reprehensible, evolving into an informal expression used to convey disgust or disapproval. The word reflects deep cultural perceptions of what it means to be human versus animalistic, often highlighting the struggle between civilized behavior and primal instincts.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,211, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.