beasts
n. countable B1 Intermediate US //ˈbists// UK //bˈiːsts// beasts
n. large, powerful, or scary animals. You can also use this word to describe a person who acts in a cruel or very strong way.
n. large and often dangerous non-human animals; frequently used to describe creatures that are wild or impressive in scale. In a figurative sense, refers to people who exhibit cruel, coarse, or exceptionally powerful behavior.
The hunters tracked the wild beasts through the thick forest.
Ancient maps often featured drawings of mythical beasts in the unexplored parts of the ocean.
The poet contrasts the gentle nature of the lamb with the raw, untamed power of the beasts that roam the dark woods at night.
Usage
Plural form of 'beast'. Often carries a literary or old-fashioned tone when referring to actual animals.