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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

  1. adjective Heathen.
  2. adverb In a heathen manner.

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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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