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animally

[ an-uh-muh-lee ]
/ ˈæn ə mə li /
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adverb
physically.
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Origin of animally

First recorded in 1590–1600; animal + -ly

Words nearby animally

animalistic, animality, animalize, animal kingdom, Animal Liberation Front, animally, animal magnetism, animal park, animal pole, animal rights, animal shelter
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How to use animally in a sentence

  • For a washed-rind variety, the nutty, buttery, woodsy, animally tastes are a result of this intricate chemical process.

    Why We Love Stinky Cheese|Stacey Slate|January 14, 2010|DAILY BEAST
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