Thesaurus: beastly

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1. a. Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast.
2. a. Characterizing the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of man; brutal; filthy.
3. a. Abominable; as, beastly weather.
4. adj. (informal) very unpleasant
5. adj. resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
6. adv. in a beastly manner
7. 1. Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast. Beastly divinities and droves of gods. Prior. 2. Characterizing the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of man; brutal; filthy. The beastly vice of drinking to excess. Swift. 3. Abominable; as, beastly weather. [Colloq. Eng.] Syn. -- Bestial; brutish; irrational; sensual; degrading.
8. j:100 s. very unpleasant s. resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility r. in a beastly manner