animal
Noun:
- A living organism that is not a plant: An "animal" is a member of the kingdom Animalia, typically characterized by the ability to move voluntarily, the need to consume organic matter for energy, and specialized sensory organs.
- A creature other than a human: Often used to refer specifically to non-human creatures, especially mammals.
- A person with coarse, brutish, or instinctive behavior: (Informal, often derogatory) A human being regarded as lacking intelligence, sensitivity, or civilized qualities.
Adjective:
- Relating to or characteristic of animals: Pertaining to the physical, biological, or instinctual aspects of creatures in the animal kingdom.
- Relating to the physical rather than the spiritual or intellectual: Of or relating to the body, its needs, and its base appetites.
Noun:
- The lion is a majestic animal.
- She cares for all kinds of animals, from dogs to reptiles.
- He behaved like an animal at the party, shouting and breaking things.
Adjective:
- Animal behavior is a complex field of study.
- The documentary explored the animal instincts for survival.
- He was driven by animal passions, with little regard for reason.
"animal spirits": A state of buoyant confidence and optimism in economic activity or personal demeanor.
- The entrepreneur's animal spirits drove her to take bold risks in the market.
"the animal within": Refers to the primal, instinctual nature of a person.
- In moments of extreme fear, he felt the animal within take over.
Animalistic (adj): Resembling or characteristic of an animal, particularly in physical appetites or behavior.
- His animalistic rage was frightening to behold.
Animality (n): The animal nature or character of humans or creatures.
- The philosopher wrote about the conflict between rationality and animality.
Animalcule (n): (Archaic) A microscopic animal.
- Noun: Creature, beast, organism, fauna.
- Adjective: Carnal, fleshly, bodily, physical, sensual, bestial.
Animal husbandry: The science of breeding and caring for farm animals.
- He studied animal husbandry to improve his ranch.
Animal rights: The belief that animals deserve certain moral and legal protections from human use and abuse.
- She is a passionate advocate for animal rights.
"Eat like an animal": To eat in a messy, greedy, or uncivilized manner.
- After the hike, they were so hungry they ate like animals.
"The animal kingdom": The entire category of living organisms classified as animals.
- Birds, fish, and insects are all part of the animal kingdom.
"A different animal": (Informal) Something that is entirely different in nature or character.
- Managing a large corporation is a different animal from running a small shop.
- marked by the appetites and passions of the body
- animal instincts
- carnal knowledge
- fleshly desire
- a sensual delight in eating
- music is the only sensual pleasure without vice
- a living organism characterized by voluntary movement