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

Q: The flu I had after Christmas was beastly, and the medicine my doctor prescribed made me sick.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 26, 2023

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

The use of the word "ugly" to describe a character will also be changed, such as in the case of the character Mrs Twit in "The Twits," who will now be called "beastly" instead.

From Salon • Feb. 18, 2023

And don’t unnecessarily disturb its beastly cousins nest of vipers and hornet’s nest. can’t see the forest for the trees.

From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner