1. relating to the earliest stage of development; original or primitive
2. of first importance; main or chief
3. relating to basic instincts or emotions

Examples

• The primal forest had never been touched by human development.
• Fear is a primal emotion that helps protect us from danger.
• The artist’s primal use of color created a powerful emotional impact.
• Survival is our primal concern in emergency situations.
• The primal scream therapy aimed to release deep emotional pain.
• Ancient cultures often worshipped primal forces of nature.
• His primal instincts kicked in when he sensed danger.