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