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    instinctively
    /ɪnˈstɪŋ(k)tɪvli/

    adverb

    • 1. without conscious thought; by natural instinct: "Elizabeth reacted instinctively in giving him a hug"

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  2. Instinctively means in a way that is not thought about, planned, or developed by training. See how to use this adverb in sentences from the Cambridge English Corpus and learn its pronunciation and translations.

  3. Instinctively definition: in a way that is innate, unlearned, or not under conscious control. See examples of INSTINCTIVELY used in a sentence.

  4. Learn the meaning of instinctive, an adjective that describes something that is prompted by natural instinct or propensity. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related articles.

  5. (of behavior or actions) not thought about, planned, or learned: My instinctive reaction was to walk away to avoid an argument. instinctively. adverb us / ɪnˈstɪŋk·tɪv·li /

  6. a natural tendency to behave or react in a particular way, without thinking and without having been taught. As winter approaches, swallows fly south from Britain by instinct; He has an instinct for saying the right thing.

  7. Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adverb instinctively, which means by using instinct rather than thought or training. See example sentences and synonyms for instinctively.

  8. The adjective instinctive describes something you do without thinking about it. If you have an instinctive desire to help animals, you might automatically stop your car to pick up every stray dog you see. Something that is instinctive occurs naturally, the way babies know how to cry and suck as soon as they're born.