Bestial
/ˈbɛs.ti.əl/noun
Relating to or resembling a beast; savage or brutal.
Did you know?The term 'bestial' ties back to ancient beliefs about the primal instincts that lurk within humanity, reflecting a timeless struggle between civilization and savagery.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
bestialis
“Pertaining to beasts; animal-like.”
Old French
Old French
bestial
“Of or belonging to animals; brutish.”
Middle English
Middle English
bestial
“Relating to or characteristic of beasts; savage.”
Modern English
Modern English
bestial
“Describing something as savage or inhumane, reflecting a loss of human civility.”