Animally

//ˈanɪməli// adj, adv

adj, adv ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Resembling or characteristic of an animal.

    "There were, besides the pleasant fruity smells, a number of vile, animally smells that one could easily make from simple ingredients or extract from plants."

Adverb
  1. 1
    In respect of the physical or "animal" faculties, as opposed to the intellect or spirit.

    "'Cosmic emotion' inevitably takes them in the form of enthusiasm and freedom. I speak not only of those who are animally happy."

  2. 2
    In respect of the anima or animal spirits. obsolete

Example

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"There were, besides the pleasant fruity smells, a number of vile, animally smells that one could easily make from simple ingredients or extract from plants."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From animal (noun) + -y.

Etymology 2

From animal (adjective) + -ly.

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