Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bestial
adjective
/ˈbɛs.ti.əl/
Definition
relating to or having the qualities of a beast; cruel or depraved.
Examples
- His behavior was so bestial that it shocked everyone around him.
- The film depicted a bestial struggle for survival in the wilderness.
- They were horrified by the bestial treatment of the animals in that facility.
Meaning
The term ‘bestial’ refers to something that is characteristic of animals, particularly in a negative sense, indicating brutality or a lack of rationality.
Synonyms
- brutal
- animalistic
- barbaric
- cruel
- savage