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brutal vs beastly

beastly vs brutal

brutal and beastly both are adjectives.

brutal is not an adverb while beastly is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
brutal No Yes No No
beastly No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, brutal and beastly are synonyms defined as:
  • brutal and beastly: resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
Other synonyms of brutal include bestial, brute, brutish.
brutal (adjective) beastly (adjective)
disagreeably direct and precise resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility
resembling a beast; showing lack of human sensibility (informal) very unpleasant
punishingly harsh
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
brutal (adverb) beastly (adverb)
in a beastly manner
Difference between brutal and beastly

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