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Synonyms of bestial

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

Synonyms and similar words for bestial

adjectiveBeast-like.

  • animalianOf an animal or animals, usually including humans but sometimes connoting nonhuman nature.
  • beastlyPertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast.
  • 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.

Meaning of bestial

  1. adjective Beast-like.
  2. noun Cattle.

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Questions about synonyms of bestial

What is another word for bestial?
Bestial has 7 synonyms on Word.ws, such as animalian, beastly, animalesque, animalish, animalistic, animal-like and brutish.
What does bestial mean?
Bestial means beast-like.

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