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animal-like

intermediateB2

/ˈænɪməl laɪk/ · an-i-mal-like

Having characteristics or qualities similar to those of an animal.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Having characteristics or qualities similar to those of an animal.

جانور کی طرح کی خصوصیات یا خصوصیات ہونا۔

جانور کی طرح

jaanwar ki tarah

Synonyms

animalisticbestialbrutalحیوانیجانوریبھیڑی

Antonyms

humanecivilizedculturedانسانیمہذبثقافتی

Common Collocations

  • animal-like behavior
  • animal-like instincts

Example Sentences

His animal-like instincts helped him survive in the wild.

اس کی جانور کی طرح کی جبلت نے اسے جنگل میں زندہ رہنے میں مدد کی۔

Us ki jaanwar ki tarah ki jabalat ne use jungle mein zinda rehne mein madad ki.

The creature moved in an animal-like manner, startling the observers.

یہ مخلوق جانور کی طرح حرکت کر رہی تھی، جو ناظرین کو حیران کر گئی۔

Yeh makhlooq jaanwar ki tarah harkat kar rahi thi, jo nazarain ko hairan kar gayi.

Her animal-like grace made her an extraordinary dancer.

اس کی جانور کی طرح کی خوبی نے اسے ایک غیر معمولی رقاصہ بنا دیا۔

Us ki jaanwar ki tarah ki khubi ne use aik ghair mamooli raqasa bana diya.

Easily Confused With

animalistic:While both refer to animal traits, 'animalistic' often implies a wilder, more instinctual nature than 'animal-like'.

Word Family

animal
nounجانور
animality
nounجانوری

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine an animal acting in a human-like setting.

Picture a wolf in a suit at a formal event, showcasing animal-like characteristics.

📖 Etymology

Origin: English "animal + like" — having the characteristics of an animal

First known use: 20th century

First used in English to describe traits or behaviors reminiscent of animals, conveying the idea of animalistic qualities.