How to Pronounce "beastly"
word
ˈbistˌɫi
BEEST-lee
bˈiːstli
BEEST-lee
Definition
Describes something that acts like a wild animal (beast), meaning very cruel or unpleasant. It can also mean very bad or extremely uncomfortable.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈbistˌɫi
British English
bˈiːstli
Simplified Pronunciation
US
BEEST-lee
UK
BEEST-lee
Listen in Context
It was a beastly night, cold and stormy.
He gave me a beastly look.
That was a beastly thing to say.
The food was beastly; I couldn't eat a thing.