instinctively
adverb
in a way that is innate, unlearned, or not under conscious control.
instinctually
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a variation of
instinctively.
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a word derived from
instinctive.
Example Sentences
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I think it does come instinctually to me.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
From the global pandemic to having a newborn, the actor instinctually understood his survivor character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 25, 2024
So then how, for example, does a newborn sea turtle instinctually know to follow the moonlight?
From Science Daily ● Nov. 25, 2024
Because those barstools feel hardwon — even if you only waited a few minutes to snag them — you instinctually adjust your expectations.
From Salon ● Jun. 24, 2023
The idea for the move grew on Bobby slowly, instinctually at first, without any conscious rationale.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
