Antonyms for animalistic


Grammar : Adj
Spell : an-uh-muh-list
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæn ə mə lɪst


Definition of animalistic

Origin :
  • 1877; see animal (n.) + -istic.
  • As in sensual : adj physical, erotic
  • As in sexual : adj concerning reproduction, intercourse
  • As in fleshly : adj lecherous, desiring sex
Example sentences :
  • The battle of the rational and spiritual to gain supremacy over the instinctive and animalistic is known to him.
  • Extract from : « The Minister and the Boy » by Allan Hoben
  • Can you look for manliness, for self-respect, and self-control, or anything but animalistic sentimentality?
  • Extract from : « Tracks of a Rolling Stone » by Henry J. Coke
  • The earlier phases are crude and animalistic, and involve much resort to physical strife.
  • Extract from : « The Evolution of States » by J. M. Robertson

Synonyms for animalistic

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