instinctive
Origin of instinctive
1- Also in·stinc·tu·al [in-stingk-choo-uhl]. /ɪnˈstɪŋk tʃu əl/.
Other words for instinctive
Other words from instinctive
- in·stinc·tive·ly, in·stinc·tu·al·ly, adverb
- half-in·stinc·tive, adjective
- non·in·stinc·tive, adjective
- non·in·stinc·tu·al, adjective
- sem·i-in·stinc·tive, adjective
- un·in·stinc·tive, adjective
- un·in·stinc·tive·ness, noun
Words Nearby instinctive
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How to use instinctive in a sentence
Gilbert and Ratelle had played together since they were boys in Montreal and had an instinctive sense of where the other would be on any given play.
Rod Gilbert, Hall of Fame hockey star called ‘Mr. Ranger,’ dies at 80 | Matt Schudel | August 24, 2021 | Washington PostWhen I said no, there’s an instinctive element to it, I was heavily criticized.
Jane Goodall reveals what studying chimpanzees teaches us about human nature | Sigal Samuel | July 23, 2021 | VoxThe communication slowly began to feel more instinctive as they practiced walking city streets.
These organizations have an instinctive feel for consistently delighting customers, making the experience itself a reason to come back and a reason to recommend to others.
Ultimately, I was looking for the cues that trigger instinctive behaviors in mice.
Catherine Dulac Finds Brain Circuitry Behind Sex-Specific Behaviors | Claudia Dreifus | December 14, 2020 | Quanta Magazine
Fortunately for the GOP, Americans have an instinctive appreciation for the seriousness of the charges facing the IRS.
Paging Rose Mary Woods: Obama’s Unbelievable Missing IRS Emails | James Poulos | June 18, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTSimmons, an instinctive high roller (his chief assistant was even named "Mogel"), did not require much convincing.
Doug Kenney: The Odd Comic Genius Behind ‘Animal House’ and National Lampoon | Robert Sam Anson | March 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHe and I were still learning how to accomplish the instinctive art of breastfeeding.
No Sex For Six Weeks After Giving Birth? It’s Too Long! | Aurora Snow | December 27, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIn each role he seemed to be behaving, not acting; every gesture and inflection was instinctive.
At the age of 9, Daniel Radcliffe was catapulted towards Harry Potter and Hollywood immortality by a single, instinctive wink.
How Daniel Radcliffe Became Harry Potter And Other Masterpiece Theatre Tales | Nico Hines | October 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHigh-minded and possessing a keen sense of honor himself, he had an instinctive aversion to anything mean or low in others.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowOnly by Smith's instinctive sense of direction did we make any headway toward the mouth of Sage Creek.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairShe was struck with his singularity, and impressed with an instinctive consciousness of his peculiar genius.
Madame Roland, Makers of History | John S. C. AbbottBlood-shed, oppression, extortion, and all the instinctive habits of the shrewd savage were again rife.
The Philippine Islands | John ForemanI recognize her with that instinctive certainty that is stronger than all convictions supported by all the proofs imaginable.
Marguerite | Anatole France
British Dictionary definitions for instinctive
instinctual
/ (ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv) /
of, relating to, or resulting from instinct
conditioned so as to appear innate: an instinctive movement in driving
Derived forms of instinctive
- instinctively or instinctually, adverb
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