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bestial
[ bes-chuhl, bees- ]
bestial
/ ˈbɛstɪəl /
adjective
- brutal or savage
- sexually depraved; carnal
- lacking in refinement; brutish
- of or relating to a beast
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Derived Forms
- ˈbestially, adverb
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Other Words From
- bestial·ly adverb
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Word History and Origins
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bestial1
C14: from Late Latin bestiālis , from Latin bestia beast
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Example Sentences
Bestial signifies amongst Scottish agriculturists cattle generally, the whole aggregate number of beasts on the farm.
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Bestial, in modern usage, implies an intensified and degrading animalism.
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Bestial in the uncertain light Hanuman leered with his carven mask.
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Bestial, best′i-al, adj. like a beast: rude: brutally sensual.
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Best′ialism, irrationality; Bestial′ity, beastliness: disgusting vice.
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