as in brute
having or showing the nature and appetites of a lower animal
left to shift for himself on an isolated farm, he gradually sank into a beastly, purposeless existence
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as in extremely
to a great degree
it's beastly hot today
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Recent Examples of beastly
Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2024
MacKinnon is leading a team of scientists who’ll spend the holiday riding out a beastly storm that’s forecast to produce 70 mph winds and 20-foot waves.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2023
Daniel Kohn, Spin, 6 Sep. 2023
We were also impressed by how beastly these are at absorbing shock while remaining lightweight and flexible for walking, thanks to the brand's special outsole technology.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2023
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In it, a bloodthirsty, bubonic plague-spreading vampire (Bill Skarsgard) develops a beastly obsession with a young woman (Lily-Rose Depp), causing a series of horrific events.
—Grace Tucker, The Enquirer, 26 Jan. 2024
MacKinnon is leading a team of scientists who’ll spend the holiday riding out a beastly storm that’s forecast to produce 70 mph winds and 20-foot waves.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Nov. 2023
Adverb
The player to watch this year is our beastly wide receiver, Davante Adams.
—Daniel Kohn, Spin, 6 Sep. 2023
We were also impressed by how beastly these are at absorbing shock while remaining lightweight and flexible for walking, thanks to the brand's special outsole technology.
—Maverick Li, Men's Health, 2 Aug. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for beastly
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Vea is a challenge for a 49ers’ offensive line that depends on agility, angles and leverage rather than brute force under the instruction of run game coordinator/line coach Chris Foerster.Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Regardless of Tuesday's outcome, Trump's cultural influence has reshaped the country's political landscape by brute force.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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Incumbent Carmen Montano and Councilmember Hon Lien are locked in an extremely close mayoral race in Milpitas.Stephanie Lam, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
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At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
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Wealth and income gaps have grown dramatically and housing costs are brutal.Gary Langer, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Meanwhile, Beth Dutton (Kelly Reilly) uncovered Jamie's scheme and began plotting her own brutal counterstrike.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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That gives us very little clarity as to who the Best New Artist front-runner is.Justin Curto, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
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ChromeOS is built around touch-screen input, so detachable and two-in-one form factors are very popular for Chromebooks.K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
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In the 10 days since Lavin first posted the song on TikTok, it’s gone from a feral cry of anger into a genuine viral moment complete with millions of views and people in Lavin’s corner.CT Jones, Rolling Stone, 23 Oct. 2024
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In neighboring Comal County, two feral cats tested positive for rabies last month.Brooke Park, San Antonio Express-News, 20 Oct. 2024
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But there is something terribly wrong with a friend who brings an uninvited guest, especially one who openly criticizes the host and the food.Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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Post-wash, the texture is a little more relaxed and slightly wrinkled, though not terribly so.Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Nov. 2024
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Buck Bedding Areas Buck bedding areas are incredibly productive spots throughout the early season, pre-rut, and late season.Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 14 Nov. 2024
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The lineup is an incredibly solid mix of Latin music styles, ranging from regional Mexican to various kinds of pop.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Still, Moore is pretty damned great — this could almost be her Fly.Tom Gliatto, Peoplemag, 20 Sep. 2024
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Calla is trying her damned best not to sound angry.Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 28 Feb. 2024
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“Beastly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beastly. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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