animalistic

[US]/ænˈɪmælɪstɪk/
[UK]/an-ə-ˈmal-i-stik/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.Having or showing characteristics typical of animals, especially in a negative way (e.g., aggression, instinctual behaviour); Relating to or characterized by sexual desire or activity

Phrases & Collocations

animalistic behavior

animalistic instincts

an animalistic rage

animalistic tendencies

displaying animalistic aggression

an animalistic cry

animalistic fear

an animalistic urge

animalistic pursuit

Example Sentences

his behavior was becoming increasingly animalistic.

the primal, animalistic urges were hard to control.

she tapped into her animalistic instincts for survival.

the artist captured the raw, animalistic energy of the dance.

his music had an animalistic rhythm that got people moving.

the film explored the darker, more animalistic aspects of human nature.

she felt a surge of animalistic anger at his betrayal.

the primal, animalistic fear gripped him in the dark forest.

he let out an animalistic roar that echoed through the valley.

their relationship was characterized by raw, animalistic passion.

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