animalistic
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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Mexicans have plenty of spiritual animalistic icons and regional exclusives that make sense, from the endangered axolotl salamander to Xoloitzcuintle, a hairless dog.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Some take animalistic forms, looking like out-of-control piñatas.
From BBC ● Sep. 26, 2025
“The moment that this starts becoming chaotic — like animalistic — we’re gone,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 27, 2025
Sigmund Freud thought smell related to animalistic behavior and was relevant in humans mostly in terms of behavioral pathology.
From Salon ● Jan. 5, 2025
I scream, a sound of pure animalistic rage, and before I know it tears are running down my cheeks, my pain and frustration a living thing.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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