animalistic
advancedC1/ˌænɪˈmælɪstɪk/ · an-i-mal-is-tic
Relating to or resembling animals, especially in instinctual behavior or physicality.
Meanings
Relating to or resembling animals, especially in instinctual behavior or physicality.
جانوروں سے متعلق یا ان کی طرح کی خواہشات سے مشابہ
جانورانہ
janwarana
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- animalistic instincts
- animalistic behavior
- animalistic desires
Example Sentences
His animalistic tendencies were evident in his aggressive behavior.
اس کی جانورانہ خواہشات اس کے جارحانہ رویے میں واضح تھیں۔
Us ki janwarana khwahishat us ke jarhana rawaye mein wazeh thein.
The novel explored the animalistic nature of its characters.
ناول نے اپنے کرداروں کی جانورانہ فطرت کا جائزہ لیا۔
Novel ne apne kirdaron ki janwarana fitrat ka jaiza liya.
Animalistic behavior can sometimes arise in intense situations.
شدید صورتحال میں کبھی کبھار جانورانہ رویہ ابھرتا ہے۔
Shadeed soorat-e-haal mein kabhi kabhar janwarana rawaya ubharta hai.
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Think of 'animal' plus '-istic' to remember that it reflects qualities related to animals.
Imagine a wild animal exhibiting instinctual behaviors.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ عقل کی طرف دیکھو نہ احساسات کی جانب۔ یہاں ہے صرف ایک جانورانہ لہجہ。
Na aql ki taraf dekho na ehsaasat ki jaanib. Yahan hai sirf ek janwarana lehja.
Do not look towards reason or emotions. Here lies only an animalistic tone.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چور ہے وہ عموماً اسے جانور سمجھتے ہیں۔
Jo chor hai wo aam tor par use janwar samajhte hain.
He who is a thief is often regarded as an animal.
📖 Etymology
Origin: French "animaliste" — pertaining to animals
First known use: 19th century
The word 'animalistic' has evolved from its origins in the French language, originally used to describe characteristics associated with animals. Over time, it has come to be applied to human behavior that mimics primal animal instincts.