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animalistic

/ˌæn.ɪ.məˈlɪs.tɪk/

/ˌæn.ə.məˈlɪs.tɪk/

Translations

animalisticadjective

more animalistic

Comp.

most animalistic

Super.

/ˌæn.ɪ.məˈlɪs.tɪk/

/ˌæn.ə.məˈlɪs.tɪk/

animalSe dit d’un comportement ou d’instincts dominés par les pulsions, par opposition au rationnel.

His animalistic instincts took over when he was faced with danger.

Ses instincts animaux ont pris le dessus lorsqu’il a été confronté au danger.

Additional translations

bestialPlus marqué et souvent péjoratif : évoque une brutalité ou une sauvagerie primitives.

Synonyms

animalisticadjective

Relating to or characteristic of animals, especially in being physical and instinctive rather than intellectual or rational.

His animalistic instincts took over when he was faced with danger.

Exhibiting behavior that is wild, untamed, or primal.

The crowd's animalistic roar filled the stadium as the team scored the winning goal.