beastly
gb/bˈistli/ us/bˈistli/
B2
Angličtina
~ 9800
Významy
0 významů
adjective
informal
B2
property
1
very unpleasant or annoying
Very unpleasant or very annoying, used in an informal way.
Vzorec užití:
a beastly [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "beastly" can be used in very formal writing, but this sense is informal and often sounds a bit British or old-fashioned. In American English, words like "awful" or "terrible" are more common in this meaning.
Synonyma
awful (Very common and neutral; slightly less old-fashioned than "beastly".)
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horrible (Often stronger and more emotional; not as British-sounding as "beastly".)
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nasty (Suggests something unpleasant in a dirty or mean way.)
Antonyma
pleasant (Describes something enjoyable or nice, the opposite of unpleasant.)
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nice (Simple, positive word often used where "beastly" would be negative.)
Kolokace
beastly weather
|a beastly cold
|a beastly smell
|a beastly headache
|a beastly day
|beastly conditions
Témata
daily life
|weather
|health
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- It was beastly weather all weekend, cold and pouring with rain.
- I've had a beastly headache since this morning.
- There was a beastly smell coming from the fridge.
- She caught a beastly cold on the flight back from New York.
- The traffic was absolutely beastly during rush hour.
Učební příklady
- The weather is beastly today.
- I have a beastly cold and I feel bad.
- There is a beastly smell in this room.
- He had a beastly day at work.
- The bus ride was long and beastly.
adverb
informal
C1
property
2
extremely; very (intensifier)
Used like "very" to make an adjective stronger, usually with something bad.
Vzorec užití:
beastly [adjective]
Častá chyba:
Learners may try to use "beastly" as an adverb in formal writing (e.g., exams, reports), but this use is informal and mainly British. In most situations, it is better to use "very" or "extremely".
Synonyma
extremely (More neutral and common in both speech and writing; not informal or region-marked like "beastly".)
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terribly (Similar informal intensifier, often with negative adjectives.)
Antonyma
slightly (Shows a small degree instead of a very strong degree.)
Kolokace
beastly tired
|beastly cold
|beastly hot
|beastly slow
|beastly unfair
|beastly loud
Témata
communication
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- I'm beastly tired after that twelve-hour shift.
- It was beastly cold in the tent last night.
- The lecture was beastly dull, and half the class fell asleep.
- She's beastly nervous about the interview tomorrow.
- This old laptop is beastly slow when I try to open large files.
Učební příklady
- I am beastly tired after the long trip.
- It is beastly cold in this room.
- The movie was beastly boring.
- He was beastly angry when he heard the news.
- The bus is beastly slow today.
adjective
C1
property
3
cruel, harsh, or brutal
Very cruel or very unkind, as if the person does not care about others' feelings.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is beastly to [someone]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think this meaning is only about animals because of the word "beast", but here it usually describes human behavior that is very unkind or cruel. Also, "beastly" is not as strong as legal terms like "inhuman" or "barbaric" in serious reports.
Synonyma
cruel (Direct and common; focuses on causing pain or suffering.)
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brutal (Stronger, often suggesting physical violence or extreme harshness.)
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mean (Everyday word for unkind; usually sounds less strong than "beastly".)
Antonyma
kind (Shows care and concern for others, the opposite of cruel behavior.)
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gentle (Soft and careful in treatment, opposite of harsh or brutal.)
Kolokace
beastly to someone
|beastly behavior
|beastly treatment
|a beastly act
|beastly cruelty
|beastly bullying
Témata
relationships
|morality
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- He was positively beastly to his little sister, teasing her until she cried.
- The prisoners were subjected to beastly treatment in the camp.
- It's beastly of you to laugh at him when he's clearly upset.
- Some of the online comments were downright beastly and personal.
- The film shows the beastly side of war, with soldiers behaving without mercy.
Učební příklady
- He was beastly to his friend and made him cry.
- That was a beastly thing to say.
- The teacher was not beastly; she was very kind.
- They gave the dog beastly treatment, and it was very sad.
- Please don't be beastly to your brother.
adjective
literary
C2
property
4
like a beast or animal
Like an animal in body or mind, especially when talking about strong desires or low, wild behavior.
Vzorec užití:
beastly [noun]
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with the simple informal meaning "very unpleasant". In this literary sense, the focus is on animal-like instincts or nature, often in serious or philosophical writing.
Synonyma
bestial (More formal and technical; often used in serious or religious contexts.)
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animalistic (Focuses on raw, instinctive animal qualities.)
Antonyma
humane (Emphasizes human kindness and moral feeling, contrasted with animal-like lack of restraint.)
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civilized (Suggests controlled, socially developed behavior instead of primitive, animal-like behavior.)
Kolokace
beastly instincts
|beastly desires
|beastly appetites
|beastly nature
|beastly world
|beastly impulses
Témata
literature
|philosophy
|animals
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The novel explores the beastly instincts that lie beneath polite society.
- She struggled with what she called her beastly appetites and tried to live a simpler life.
- In the poem, the city is portrayed as a beastly world ruled by hunger and fear.
- The philosopher warned of the beastly nature that can emerge when laws and customs break down.
- His rant was so full of rage that it seemed almost beastly, more roar than speech.
Učební příklady
- The writer talks about the beastly side of people.
- He fights his beastly desires and tries to be good.
- Some stories show a beastly world without rules.
- They believe humans have both human and beastly parts.
- The movie shows a beastly life in the wild.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
beastly
IPA
GB/bˈistli/
US/bˈistli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
beastly (1 slabika)
Stress on 1st syllable (beastly)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: beastly
Příbuzná slova
Core family
beast
noun B1
Advanced or less common
bestial
adjective
Výrazy
a beastly cold
1/ə bˈistli kˈoʊld/
fixed phrase
informal
a very bad cold (illness)
A strong, unpleasant cold (illness) that makes you feel very bad.
Příklady
- I've got a beastly cold and can hardly speak.
- She stayed home from work with a beastly cold and a sore throat.