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Synonyms for instinctively
| Grammar : Adv |
| Spell : in-stingk-tiv |
| Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈstɪŋk tɪv |
Définition of instinctively
Origin :- 1610s (implied in instinctively), from Latin instinct-, past participle stem of instinguere (see instinct) + -ive. Related: Instinctiveness.
- adv inherently
- At this ominous sight, I instinctively seized the bitts for protection.
- Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- He had heard many descriptions of him and he knew him instinctively.
- Extract from : « The Rock of Chickamauga » by Joseph A. Altsheler
- Instinctively the girl looked to Kirkwood; then shifted her glance to their host.
- Extract from : « The Black Bag » by Louis Joseph Vance
- Instinctively she put her head out of the window to look back at them.
- Extract from : « The Incomplete Amorist » by E. Nesbit
- Tom instinctively slipped behind the trunk of the great oak.
- Extract from : « The Inn at the Red Oak » by Latta Griswold
- In spite of his annoyance, Hilary instinctively liked the giant.
- Extract from : « Slaves of Mercury » by Nat Schachner
- The heart of the shepherdess had instinctively vibrated to the praises of simplicity.
- Extract from : « Imogen » by William Godwin
- She rose suddenly to her feet, and Wrayson instinctively followed her example.
- Extract from : « The Avenger » by E. Phillips Oppenheim
- These customs are instinctively related to the traffic of slaves.
- Extract from : « The Sexual Question » by August Forel
- He'll take the other woman's part against her instinctively, whichever is in the right.
- Extract from : « A Spirit in Prison » by Robert Hichens
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