instinctively

[US]/in'stiŋktivli/
[UK]/ɪnˈstɪ ŋktɪvlɪ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adv. in an instinctive manner; based on intuition

Example Sentences

He knew instinctively where he would find her.

Jannie instinctively hid her cigarette behind her back.

As he leaned towards her she instinctively recoiled.

I reacted instinctively because I had been drilled to do just that.

64. When the disagreeables of life were in question, Rose instinctively took upon her, in addition to her own share, what she could of her sister's.

She instinctively knew that something was wrong.

He instinctively reached out to catch the falling object.

Instinctively, she knew which path to take in the dark forest.

The baby instinctively grabbed onto their mother's hand.

He instinctively ducked when he heard the loud noise.

Instinctively, she knew how to calm down the upset child.

The dog instinctively barked at the stranger approaching the house.

She instinctively knew when to speak up and when to stay silent.

Instinctively, he knew that he had to run away from the danger.

The cat instinctively pounced on the moving toy.

Real-world Examples

We do them instinctively every time we reach for something.

Source: TED Talks (Video Version) Bilingual Selection

“But… ” Harry raised his hand instinctively toward the lightning scar.

Source: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

He would fuse words and texts together instinctively. Like a musician.

Source: Secrets of Masterpieces

Some people told the truth instantly and instinctively.

Source: Past exam papers for the English CET-6 reading section.

I called up Daisy half an hour after we found him, called her instinctively and without hesitation.

Source: The Great Gatsby (Original Version)

Instinctively I knew he was the game warden.

Source: Modern University English Intensive Reading (2nd Edition) Volume 3

While some animals, on the other hand, are instinctively clean.

Source: 6 Minute English

Could this be because we are not instinctively lazy creatures?

Source: Portable English Bilingual Edition

You might instinctively want to refer to your boss as boss.

Source: Emma's delicious English

Man instinctively knows this, and hence he is forever seeking more.

Source: The Lost Wealth Classics

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