animally

English

Pronunciation

  • (UK) IPA(key): /ˈanɪməli/

Etymology 1

From animal (noun) + -y.

Adjective

animally (comparative more animally, superlative most animally)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of an animal.
    • 2001, Oliver Sacks, Uncle Tungsten: Memories of a Chemical Boyhood:
      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 2

From animal (adjective) + -ly.

Adverb

animally (comparative more animally, superlative most animally)

  1. In respect of the physical or "animal" faculties, as opposed to the intellect or spirit.
  2. (obsolete) In respect of the anima or animal spirits.
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