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.
   • 1902, William James, The Varieties of Religious Experience […] ‎^[1], London: Folio Society, published 2008, page 68:

     ‘Cosmic emotion’ inevitably takes them in the form of enthusiasm and freedom. I speak not only of those who are animally happy.

2. (obsolete) In respect of the anima or animal spirits.

Translations

in respect of the animal faculties

• Finnish: eläimellisesti (fi)
• Portuguese: animalmente
• Spanish: animalmente