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Added 10 October 2026

beastly

/ˈbiːstli/ adjective

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about beastly at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast.
Similar to the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of human beings.
beastly culture
Abominable; very unpleasant; hideous.
beastly weather

adverb

Like a beast; brutishly.
Very much; terribly.

Origin

From Middle English bestely, bestly, equivalent to beast + -ly. Compare West Frisian bistachtich (“beastly”), Dutch beestachtig (“beastly”), German biestig (“beastly”).

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