beastly

Definition

Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of, a beast.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "beastly culture"
• "beastly weather"
• "Stop being so beastly to her!"