Difference between Beastly and Brute

What is the difference between Beastly and Brute?

Beastly as an adjective is pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of a beast. while Brute as an adjective is not having sensation; senseless; inanimate; unconscious; without intelligence or volition; as, the brute earth; the brute powers of nature.

Beastly

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Pertaining to, or having the form, nature, or habits of a beast. Characterizing the nature of a beast; contrary to the nature and dignity of man; brutal; filthy. Abominable; as, beastly weather.

Brute

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To shape (diamonds) by grinding them against each other.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An animal destitute of human reason; any animal not human; esp. a quadruped; a beast.A brutal person; a savage in heart or manners; as unfeeling or coarse person.A large, savage looking man.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not having sensation; senseless; inanimate; unconscious; without intelligence or volition; as, the brute earth; the brute powers of nature.Not possessing reason, irrational; unthinking; as, a brute beast; the brute creation.Of, pertaining to, or characteristic of, a brute beast. Hence: Brutal; cruel; fierce; ferocious; savage; pitiless; as, brute violence.Having the physical powers predominating over the mental; coarse; unpolished; unintelligent.Rough; uncivilized; unfeeling.Purely physical.Harsh; blunt

Example sentence: When in doubt, use brute force.

We hope you now know whether to use Beastly or Brute in your sentence.

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