Animalistically: meaning, definitions and examples
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animalistically
[ æ.nə.məˈlɪs.tɪ.kli ]
behavioral manner
Animalistically refers to actions or behaviors that are characteristic of animals, often implying a raw, instinctual, or primal nature. It can be used to describe something done in a way that lacks human refinement or morality.
Synonyms
instinctively, primitively, wildly.
Examples of usage
- He acted animalistically during the intense competition.
- The creature moved animalistically through the forest.
- She responded animalistically to the perceived threat.
Translations
Translations of the word "animalistically" in other languages:
🇵🇹 animalisticamente
🇮🇳 पशु-संबंधी ढंग से
🇩🇪 tierisch
🇮🇩 secara hewan
🇺🇦 анімалістично
🇵🇱 zwierzęco
🇯🇵 動物的に
🇫🇷 animalistiquement
🇪🇸 animalísticamente
🇹🇷 hayvansal olarak
🇰🇷 동물적으로
🇸🇦 بشكل حيواني
🇨🇿 zvířecím způsobem
🇸🇰 zvieračsky
🇨🇳 动物地
🇸🇮 živalsko
🇮🇸 dýrafræðilega
🇰🇿 жануарлық тұрғыда
🇬🇪 ცხოველურად
🇦🇿 heyvanvari şəkildə
🇲🇽 animalísticamente
Etymology
The word 'animalistically' derives from 'animal,' which originates from the Latin word 'animalis,' meaning 'having breath' or 'living being.' The suffix '-istically' indicates a manner of doing something, transforming 'animal' into an adverb that expresses the way actions are performed. The use of 'animal' in relation to human behavior emphasizes the primitive instincts shared between humans and other animals. 'Animalistically' emerged in English usage to capture behaviors or qualities that are more beast-like or instinct-driven, particularly as society began to distinguish more clearly between human rationality and animal instinct.