heathenish Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite not acknowledging the God of Christianity and Judaism and Islam
    heathen; ethnic; pagan.

WordNet


Hea"then*ish adjective
Etymology
AS. h&aemac;&edh;enisc.
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the heathen; resembling or characteristic of heathens. "Worse than heathenish crimes." Milton.
  2. Rude; uncivilized; savage; cruel. South.
  3. Irreligious; as, a heathenish way of living.

Webster 1913