Definition of beastlynext

beastly

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adverb

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Recent Examples of beastly
Adjective
Three of this beastly bunch were checked off during our six spectacular hours in Tsavo. David Dickstein, Oc Register, 18 Mar. 2026 An American Werewolf in London' (1981) American dudes backpacking in England get attacked by a werewolf, one of them becomes a beastly nuisance on the full moon, and things get bloody freaky in old London Town. Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 Feb. 2026
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 beastly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beastly
Adjective
  • Combined with stealth and an extensive skill tree, these systems encourage players to adapt rather than rely solely on brute force.
    Aman Kumar, Encyclopedia Britannica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Even the herculean efforts to acquire capabilities for the conflict with Iran largely amounted to a collection of waivers, special actions, and brute-force leadership.
    Doug Beck, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The balance between efficiency and pleasantness in doing business seems extremely hard to achieve.
    Judith Martin, Mercury News, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Naegleria fowleri infections are extremely rare, with only 180 confirmed between 1937 and 2025, according to the Louisiana Department of Health.
    Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • Within a span of four months in Fort Worth last year, Watkins and Snellings were killed in similarly brutal attacks in the Near Southside and Historic Southside sections of the city.
    Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Even so, when investor confidence broke in 1997, the adjustment was swift and brutal.
    MICHAEL PETTIS, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • The Fed chairman, who took office in May for a four-year term, has so far shared very little commentary on the state of the economy or policy outlook.
    Jenni Reid, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • With Adults, being funny is what matters most, and in that regard, this is a very promising premiere.
    Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Adjective
  • After that feral beginning, the rest of the album is mostly contemplative, wistful, and understated, amid cascading guitars and various sounds that are at times acoustic or gently swirling.
    Steve Appleford, SPIN, 25 Aug. 2026
  • And while Shaq stalking pigs in the dark makes for entertaining content, knocking down feral hogs in Texas is also doing landowners a favor.
    Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Although none of these trails are terribly technical, there’s still an inherent risk that comes with hiking.
    Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Patrick Cantlay is not one who sounds terribly interested in going.
    ABC News, ABC News, 25 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • Iran’s currency – the rial – is incredibly weak and dropped to a record low of two million against the US dollar yesterday.
    Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Instead of using the developed AI software to create the animation, the film is incredibly homespun.
    Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Adverb
  • This guy’s a good football player, damn good football player, massive, really strong with his hands.
    Jon Machota, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • This sucker is super small and lightweight, clips on in a second, and feels damn close to the original inputs.
    David Pierce, The Verge, 15 Aug. 2026

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“Beastly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/beastly. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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