1. A response or reply given immediately without conscious thought or deliberation, based on natural instinct or intuition
His instinctive answer to the question revealed his true feelings about the matter.
Sua resposta instintiva à pergunta revelou seus verdadeiros sentimentos sobre o assunto.
2. A spontaneous reaction that comes naturally without requiring rational analysis
The child's instinctive answer showed wisdom beyond her years.
A resposta instintiva da criança demonstrou uma sabedoria acima de sua idade.