beastly
Example Sentences
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For centuries, the Greek Gorgon Medusa has been cast as a vicious monster, a beastly woman with writhing snakes for hair and a deadly gaze that turns living creatures to stone.
From New York Times • May 25, 2024
All of us kids were really excited because we saw them as mythical creatures that were beastly and scary and dangerous.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024
Dr Eshwari told the panel she had been busy in the kitchen and in a "beastly rush" when Dr A arrived, but did not refuse to give her name.
From BBC • Mar. 30, 2023
Dahl’s books, with their mischievous children, strange beasts and often beastly adults, have sold more than 300 million copies and continue to be read by children around the world.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 24, 2023
I was offended, took it far too much to heart and was insolent and beastly to her, which, in turn, made her unhappy.
From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank
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