Instinctively: meaning, definitions and examples

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instinctively

 

[ ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

involuntary reaction

In a way that is done automatically without thinking.

Synonyms

automatically, intuitively, spontaneously

Examples of usage

  • She instinctively knew that something was wrong.
  • He instinctively reached out to catch the falling object.
Context #2 | Adverb

natural behavior

In a way that is based on instinct or natural impulses.

Synonyms

innately, instinctually, naturally

Examples of usage

  • She instinctively knew how to handle the situation.
  • He instinctively moved out of the way before the danger struck.

Translations

Translations of the word "instinctively" in other languages:

🇵🇹 instintivamente

🇮🇳 स्वाभाविक रूप से

🇩🇪 instinktiv

🇮🇩 secara naluriah

🇺🇦 інстинктивно

🇵🇱 instynktownie

🇯🇵 本能的に

🇫🇷 instinctivement

🇪🇸 instintivamente

🇹🇷 içgüdüsel olarak

🇰🇷 본능적으로

🇸🇦 بغريزة

🇨🇿 instinktivně

🇸🇰 inštinktívne

🇨🇳 本能地

🇸🇮 instinktivno

🇮🇸 eðlilega

🇰🇿 инстинктивті түрде

🇬🇪 ინსტინქტურად

🇦🇿 instinktiv olaraq

🇲🇽 instintivamente

Etymology

The word 'instinctively' is derived from the word 'instinct', which comes from the Latin word 'instinctus', meaning 'impulse' or 'instigation'. The concept of instinct dates back to ancient times, with philosophers and scientists exploring the idea of innate behaviors in animals and humans. The understanding of instinctive behavior has evolved over the centuries, leading to the use of 'instinctively' to describe actions or reactions that are automatic, natural, or based on intuition.

See also: instinct, instinctive, instinctually.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,869, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.