1. the state or quality of being an animal; animal nature or characteristics
2. behavior or instincts that are considered primitive or lacking in human refinement

Examples

• The philosopher explored the boundary between human reason and pure animality.
• His sudden burst of rage revealed a disturbing animality beneath his polite exterior.
• The novel examines themes of civilization versus animality in human nature.
• She studied the animality of early human societies in her anthropology research.
• The artist’s work captured the raw animality of survival instincts.
• Critics argued that the violent film appealed to viewers’ base animality.