Synonyms of animal

Noun


1. animal, animate being, beast, brute, creature, fauna, organism, being

usage: a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

Adjective


1. animal(prenominal), carnal, fleshly, sensual, physical (vs. mental)

usage: marked by the appetites and passions of the body; "animal instincts"; "carnal knowledge"; "fleshly desire"; "a sensual delight in eating"; "music is the only sensual pleasure without vice"

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Definition and meaning of animal (Dictionary)