Synonyms of instinctively

instinctively

adverb

as in intuitively

Related Words

• intuitively
• essentially
• fundamentally
• basically
• intimately
• elementally
• inherently
• intrinsically
• naturally
• constitutionally
• innately
• congenitally

Dissimilar Words

• artificially
• unnaturally

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of instinctively

This is a ridiculous complaint, though it’s rooted in a hunger for veracity that one can instinctively understand. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 24 Oct. 2026

That’s why, Kaylor added, people instinctively kick a foot out from under the covers mid-night. — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026

Her co-host, Terri Conn, tried to ignore the faux pas and play the moment straight, but Brattin instinctively sunk to floor and hid behind the display table. — Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

That said, there’s something about the first crisp day of the year that makes our editors instinctively reach for the moodier shades that have been hiding at the bottom of our makeup bags for months on end. — Catharine Malzahn, Allure, 12 Oct. 2026

Bodily strength, operating as a team rather than as individuals, and instinctively following instructions from a coach or the calls of an umpire—these characteristics reinforced qualities MacArthur wanted in his men. — Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026

This is a new instinct of knowing when to challenge and instinctively within a second, oh, that’s a ball. — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 7 Oct. 2026

Lacking the spam warnings and banner disclaimers common in corporate email, users instinctively drop their security guard. — Firas Azmeh, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Her left hand instinctively taps out the rhythm in the air while her right rests on her hip. — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 16 Sep. 2026