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Synonyms of beastly

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Another word for beastly is animal-like. Other synonyms of beastly are animalistic, brutish, animalesque and animalish.

Synonyms and similar words for beastly

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

  • animalianOf an animal or animals, usually including humans but sometimes connoting nonhuman nature.
  • bestialBeast-like.
  • animalesqueReminiscent of an animal or its habits.
  • animalishResembling an animal.
  • animalisticIn the manner of and/or resembling an animal.
  • animal-likeResembling an animal.
  • brutishBestial; lacking human sensibility.

adjectiveSimilar to the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of human beings.

Meaning of beastly

  1. adjective Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast.
  2. adjective Similar to the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of human beings.
  3. adjective Abominable; very unpleasant; hideous.

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Questions about synonyms of beastly

What is another word for beastly?
Beastly has 9 synonyms on Word.ws, such as animal-like, animalistic, brutish, animalesque and animalish.
What does beastly mean?
Beastly means pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast.

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