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Meaning
Adj
●
In British English:
Pertaining to, or having the form,
nature
, or
habits
of, a beast.
●
In British English:
Similar to the
nature
of a
beast
;
contrary to
the
nature
and
dignity
of human beings.
●
In British English:
Abominable; very unpleasant.
●
Powerful, having a
powerful
appearance
Adv
●
Like a
beast
; brutishly.
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Origin
beastly
English
-ly
English
-lice
Old English (ca. 450-1100)
-ly
Middle English (1100-1500)
beast
English
beste
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
bestia
Latin
Sourced from
Etym
Related
Fearsome
Monstrous
Wicked
Godlike
Brutal
Ferocious
Nasty
Horrid
Dreadful
Fabulous
Hideous
Vicious
Horrible
Devilish
Unstoppable
Gnarly
Wretched
Strange
Jaded
Animalistic
Horrendous
Freakish
Handsome
Unreal
Barbaric
Evil
Demonic
Mysterious
Disgusting
Unimpressive
Incredible
Unfeeling
Savage
Magnificent
Terrific
Fantastic
Pitiful
Bad Ass
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Rhymes
Beastly
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