beastly
beast
ˈbist
bist
ly
ˌli
li
British pronunciation
/bˈiːstli/

Definition & Meaning of "beastly"in English

beastly
01

having a harsh, reckless, or unthinking nature

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The attacker showed beastly rage during the fight.
1.1

very unpleasant or annoying

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I've had a beastly cold all week.
1.2

harsh, mean-spirited, or intentionally hurtful

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He made a beastly comment about her appearance.
02

exceptionally large, powerful, or intimidating

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He drove a beastly truck through the mud.
beastly
01

to an extreme or intense degree, often in a negative or unfavorable way

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It 's beastly hot in this room, I can barely breathe.
02

used to describe something done in an unpleasant, mean, or offensive way

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She was beastly rude to the waiter for no reason.
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