animalistic

• Qualifie un comportement, des qualités ou des traits typiques des animaux, souvent en suggérant l'absence de retenue humaine ou une focalisation sur des instincts primitifs.

Describes behavior, qualities, or characteristics that are typical of animals, often implying a lack of human restraint or a focus on primal instincts.

1. Relating to animalismC1formal

   Pertaining to the doctrine or belief that humans are merely animals without a spiritual component.

   Relatif à l'animalisme

   • The philosopher's argument had an animalistic view of human nature.
   • His animalistic perspective denied any form of transcendence.
   • The theory was criticized for its animalistic reduction of human consciousness.

2. Beastly or brutishB2formal

   Characterized by physical, instinctual, or savage behavior reminiscent of animals.

   Bestial ou brutal

   • The crowd's animalistic roar filled the stadium.
   • He gave an animalistic growl of frustration.
   • Her movements were quick and animalistic, like a predator.

   Synonymesbarbaricbeastlybestialbrutalbrutishferalsavageuncivilizedwild

   Antonymescivilizedculturedgentlehumanerefinedspiritual