be instinctive

Frequency: 7.215.5 per million words

describes the inherent nature of an action or feeling

instinctiveVERB + ADJECTIVE

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Examples (10)

  • My reaction was purely instinctive.
  • Her kindness is purely instinctive; she doesn't even think about it.
  • For a mother, protecting her child is an instinctive act.
  • His first response was instinctive, driven by fear.
  • Saving the drowning person was an instinctive decision, not a calculated one.
  • The urge to help was instinctive, overriding any hesitation.
  • Their understanding of each other's needs is almost instinctive.
  • A cat's hunting behavior is instinctive from birth.
  • When facing danger, the flight response is instinctive.
  • His talent for music is truly instinctive.