beastly

Meanings

• adjective

  Having the characteristics of a beast or an animal, especially cruel or violent.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbiːstli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

animalian , bestial , brutal , filthy

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with beastly
feastly , eastly , leastly , beastly

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Variants

List of all variants of beastly that leads to same result
beastlier , beastliest , beastliness , beastlinesses , beastly

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Forms

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beastlier, beastliest

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'pertaining to beasts' or 'belonging to the wild'. The word comes from Old English 'beastlīc' and 'beast', both meaning 'animal'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'beastly' was first used in Old English around the 13th century.

2. The word 'beastly' is often used interchangeably with the word 'savage'.

3. In some cultures, the term 'beastly' is used to describe someone who is not human, such as a demon or a monster.

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Related Concepts

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1. savage: Related concept, synonym of 'beastly' meaning 'cruel, violent, or uncivilized'.

2. wild: Related concept, synonym of 'beastly' meaning 'living in a natural state, untamed or uncultivated'.

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Culture

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In literature, 'beastly' is often used to describe characters or situations that are cruel, savage, or wild. In art, 'beastly' can refer to works that depict animals or mythical creatures. In music, 'beastly' can describe a raw, primal sound.

How to Memorize "beastly"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wild animal, such as a lion or a bear, to remember the meaning of 'beastly'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'beastly' with the idea of something being cruel or savage.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Best Animals Show Cruelty' to remember the meaning of 'beastly'.

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