animally

[ an-uh-muh-lee ]
/ ˈæn ə mə li /

adverb

physically.

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Origin of animally

First recorded in 1590–1600; animal + -ly

Words nearby animally

animalism, animalist, animalistic, animality, animalize, animally, animate, animated, animated cartoon, animated oat, animatic
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Example sentences from the Web for animally

  • 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