BESTIALLY

bestially, brutishly, in a beastly manner

(adverb) in an inhumane manner; “she treated her husband bestially”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

bestially (comparative more bestially, superlative most bestially)

In a bestial manner.

Source: Wiktionary


Bes"tial*ly, adv.

Definition: In a bestial manner.

BESTIAL

Bes"tial, a. Etym: [F. bestial, L. bestialis, fr. bestia beast. See Beast.]

1. Belonging to a beast, or to the class of beasts. Among the bestial herds to range. Milton.

2. Having the qualities of a beast; brutal; below the dignity of reason or humanity; irrational; carnal; beastly; sensual. Shak.

Syn.

– Brutish; beastly; brutal; carnal; vile; low; depraved; sensual; filthy.

Bes"tial, n.

Definition: A domestic animal; also collectively, cattle; as, other kinds of bestial. [Scot.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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