instinct

Plural: instincts

Noun

• An inborn, typically fixed pattern of behavior.
• inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
  • "the spawning instinct in salmon"
  • "altruistic instincts in social animals"
• A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.
• An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.

Adjective Satellite

• (followed by `with')deeply filled or permeated
  • "words instinct with love"

Adj

• Imbued, charged (with something).

Examples

• an instinct for order; to be modest by instinct
• Debbie's instinct was to distrust John.
• His INSTINCT told him to challenge the suspicious-looking word, and he was right.
• Many animals fear fire by instinct.

Synonyms

inherent aptitude, replete

Anagrams of instinct