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Definition of beastlinessnext

beastly

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adverb

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of beastliness
Adjective
But Jere Cordell, of San Diego, swears the beastly carrier USS Nimitz won an impromptu drag race against slender cruisers a half-century ago off Norfolk, Va. Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Dec. 2025 Which is a testament to her incredible ability and power as an actor to be taking on two of the most canonical, beastly parts for women in literature. Tessa Thompson, IndieWire, 30 Nov. 2025
Adverb
Logan is super skilled, beastly strong. Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 24 Feb. 2026 In this tale as old as time, local bookworm Belle (Paige O'Hara) travels to a faraway castle where her father is being held captive by a prince–turned–beastly creature. James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beastliness
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beastliness
Noun
  • On Friday, prosecutor Scott Warfman detailed the brutality of the crime, urging the judge to hand down several life sentences.
    Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Crump is a civil rights attorney best known for representing the families of Black people who are victims of gun violence and police brutality.
    Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Assembly Bill 2344 by Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) would give animals seized in cruelty cases a respite from crowded shelters by allowing them to be placed in foster homes or with animal rescue groups.
    Dakota Smith, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
  • The stupidity of losing his car was one thing; the cruelty of forcing her to make that choice was quite another.
    Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

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“Beastliness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beastliness. Accessed 12 Jul. 2026.

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