Antonyms for animalistic
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : an-uh-muh-list |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈæn ə mə lɪst |
Definition of animalistic
Origin :- 1877; see animal (n.) + -istic.
- As in sensual : adj physical, erotic
- As in sexual : adj concerning reproduction, intercourse
- As in fleshly : adj lecherous, desiring sex
- The battle of the rational and spiritual to gain supremacy over the instinctive and animalistic is known to him.
- Extract from : « The Minister and the Boy » by Allan Hoben
- Can you look for manliness, for self-respect, and self-control, or anything but animalistic sentimentality?
- Extract from : « Tracks of a Rolling Stone » by Henry J. Coke
- The earlier phases are crude and animalistic, and involve much resort to physical strife.
- Extract from : « The Evolution of States » by J. M. Robertson
Synonyms for animalistic
- animal
- animalistic
- arousing
- bestial
- bodily
- carnal
- debauched
- delightful
- epicurean
- erotic
- exciting
- fleshly
- generative
- genital
- genitive
- gross
- heavy
- hedonic
- hot
- intimate
- lascivious
- lecherous
- lewd
- libidinous
- licentious
- loving
- lustful
- moving
- passionate
- pleasing
- procreative
- profane
- reproductive
- rough
- sensual
- sensuous
- sexual
- sexy
- sharing
- sharpened
- steamy
- stimulating
- stirring
- tactile
- unchaste
- unspiritual
- venereal
- voluptuous
- wanton
- X-rated
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