How Do You Spell BEASTLIER?

Pronunciation: [bˈiːsliə] (IPA)

The word "beastlier" is spelled with the letters b, e, a, s, t, l, i, e, and r. The IPA phonetic transcription for this word is /ˈbiːsliər/. The first syllable, "beast," is pronounced with a long "e" followed by a consonant blend of "s" and "t." The suffix "-lier" is pronounced with a long "i" and a soft "r" sound. This word is used to describe something that is more like a beast or animal than human in its behavior or characteristics.

Common Misspellings for BEASTLIER

• beastiel
• beastlike
• besteliear

Etymology of BEASTLIER

The word "beastlier" is derived from the adjective "beastly", which dates back to the 15th century. The term originated from the Old English word "bǣstlic", which means "like a beast". In its original usage, "beastly" referred to behaving or resembling an animal in a negative sense, often associated with brutality, fierceness, or savagery. Over time, "beastly" evolved to more broadly mean unpleasant, disgusting, or objectionable. The comparative form "beastlier" is created by adding the suffix "-lier", which indicates a higher degree of the adjective.

Similar spelling words for BEASTLIER

• beastliness,
• beastly.