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beastly

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  1. 1. a. Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast. Source: opted
  2. 2. a. Characterizing the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of man; brutal; filthy. Source: opted
  3. 3. a. Abominable; as, beastly weather. Source: opted
  4. 4. adj. (informal) very unpleasant Source: wordnet
  5. 5. adj. resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility Source: wordnet
  6. 6. adv. in a beastly manner Source: wordnet
  7. 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. Source: webster
  8. 8. j:100 s. very unpleasant s. resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility r. in a beastly manner Source: ecdict

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