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Synonyms for instinctively


Grammar : Adv
Spell : in-stingk-tiv
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈstɪŋk tɪv



Définition of instinctively

Origin :
  • 1610s (implied in instinctively), from Latin instinct-, past participle stem of instinguere (see instinct) + -ive. Related: Instinctiveness.
  • adv inherently
Example sentences :
  • At this ominous sight, I instinctively seized the bitts for protection.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • He had heard many descriptions of him and he knew him instinctively.
  • Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
  • Instinctively the girl looked to Kirkwood; then shifted her glance to their host.
  • Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
  • Instinctively she put her head out of the window to look back at them.
  • Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
  • Tom instinctively slipped behind the trunk of the great oak.
  • Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
  • In spite of his annoyance, Hilary instinctively liked the giant.
  • Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
  • The heart of the shepherdess had instinctively vibrated to the praises of simplicity.
  • Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
  • She rose suddenly to her feet, and Wrayson instinctively followed her example.
  • Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
  • These customs are instinctively related to the traffic of slaves.
  • Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
  • He'll take the other woman's part against her instinctively, whichever is in the right.
  • Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens

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