Synonyms of heathenly
25 similar words
Another word for heathenly is heathenish. Other synonyms of heathenly are pagan, uncivilized, animalistic, barbarian and barbaric.
Synonyms and similar words for heathenly
adjectiveHeathen.
- heathenishResembling a heathen.
- paganRelating to, characteristic of religions that differ from main world religions.
- uncivilizedCrude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
- animalisticIn the behaviour of an animal savage; untamed.
- barbarianRelating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
- barbaricOf or relating to a barbarian; uncivilized, uncultured or uncouth.
- barbarousUncivilized, uncultured.
- brutalSavagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel, often in an unintelligent manner.
- brutishBestial; lacking human sensibility.
- Gothic figurativelyBarbarous, rude, unpolished, belonging to the “Dark Ages”, medieval as opposed to classical.
- GothlikeLike a Goth (ancient Teutonic); barbaric, pitilessly destructive.
- heathenNot adhering to an Abrahamic religion; pagan.
- heathenousCharacteristic of a heathen.
- savage
- tenebrose figurativelyMorally, culturally or mentally benighted; backward; uncivilized.
- truculentCruel or savage.
- uncivilNot civilized.
- uncouth
- uncultivatedInadequately educated; lacking art or knowledge.
- unculturedNot cultured or civilized; lacking in delicacy or refinement; philistine.
- wolfishFierce; menacing; savage.
- barbarious dated, literaryBarbarous, barbaric.
- grim obsoleteFierce, cruel, furious.
- incivil rareUncivilized, barbarous.
- uplandish obsoleteRustic, rude, boorish; countrified, unsophisticated, or uncivilized.
Meaning of heathenly
- adjective Heathen.
- adverb In a heathen manner.
Questions about synonyms of heathenly
- What is another word for heathenly?
- Heathenly has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as heathenish, pagan, uncivilized, animalistic, barbarian, barbaric, barbarous and brutal.
- What does heathenly mean?
- Heathenly means heathen.
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