bestial | SAT Word of the Day
A beast of a word, you might say.
ℹ️ Part of speech of bestial
bestial is an ADJECTIVE.
🗣️ Pronunciation of bestial
bestial is pronounced /ˈbes.ti.əl/ or BEST-ee-uhl.
📚️ Definition of bestial
Of or relating to beasts; having the qualities or characteristics of an animal: bestialinstincts
Marked by brutality, depravity, or cruelty; lacking in human qualities: bestialtreatment of prisoners
📰 Examples
Here are some examples of bestial in usage:
The documentary explored how humans sometimes revert to bestial behavior when placed in survival situations.
His bestial appetite was evident as he devoured three steaks in one sitting.
The novel portrays how war can reduce civilized people to a bestial state.
Human nature can be both noble and bestial; we choose daily which side triumphs.
📝 SAT Context
On the SAT, you might encounter bestial in passages about:
Literature discussing human nature or civilization versus savagery (as seen in the book Lord of the Flies).
Historical texts describing brutal conditions or behaviors.
Science passages contrasting human and animal behavior.