1. relating to or characteristic of animals rather than humans
2. driven by basic physical desires or instincts

Examples

• The documentary showed the animalistic behavior of wolves hunting in packs.
• His animalistic instincts kicked in when he sensed danger.
• The painting depicted humans in an animalistic state of survival.
• She criticized the animalistic nature of the violent video game.
• The character’s animalistic growl frightened the other actors.
• Ancient myths often portrayed gods with animalistic features.
• The tribe’s animalistic rituals connected them to nature.