Definition & Meaning of "beastly"

beastly

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

Example

The punishment for the crime was dealt beastly by the authorities.

The disease spread beastly through the overcrowded and unsanitary conditions.

beastly

having a harsh, reckless, or unthinking nature

brutal

brute

brutish

Example

His beastly approach to solving problems caused more harm than good.

She made a beastly decision without thinking about the consequences.

(informal) very unpleasant

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