Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bestial
Adjective
/ˈbɛs.ti.əl/
Definition
Relating to or having the qualities of a beast; savage or brutal.
Examples
- The act was so bestial that it shocked the entire community.
- He gave a bestial roar that echoed through the cave.
- Her bestial behavior at the party left everyone in disbelief.
Meaning
Something that is bestial is either animal-like in nature or characterized by extreme cruelty and inhumanity.
Synonyms
- Brutal
- Savage
- Animalistic
- Depraved
- Barbaric