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INSTINCTIVE

(adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 3 meanings of the word Instinctive.

How to pronounce instinctive:

US

Instinctive - as an adjective satellite

Unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct

Example: "A cat's natural aversion to water"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
natural

Instinctive - as an adjective

Related to or prompted by instinct.

Driven by impulse, spontaneous and without thinking.

Example Sentences

"Her decision to help was instinctive, she didn't even think about it."
"He has an instinctive ability to read people's emotions."
"The bird's instinctive migration patterns are amazing."
"The child's instinctive fear of the dark is natural."
"She had an instinctive reaction to jump when she heard the loud noise."
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Word Game Points

Is INSTINCTIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, instinctive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

INSTINCTIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is INSTINCTIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, instinctive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
INSTINCTIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 20.

Is INSTINCTIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, instinctive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
INSTINCTIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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