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
Now, in the week running up to the Six Nations, he's talking in animalistic terms again.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
Potrykus makes a psychologically revealing meal out of every nervous interjection of Derek’s until they become animalistic and eventually sorrowful.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
Early on, Bella’s clothing is more doll-like and animalistic.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
Her breath was ragged, animalistic, the opposite of pretty.
From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray
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