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instinctively
[/ɪnˈstɪŋktɪvli/]
adverb
instintivamente
1.
in a way that is based on or prompted by instinct rather than conscious reasoning
She instinctively reached for his hand when she felt afraid.
Ela instintivamente pegou na mão dele quando sentiu medo.
2.
done or acting without thinking; automatically
The cat instinctively knew how to hunt.
O gato sabia instintivamente como caçar.
Synonyms
naturally
automatically
intuitively
spontaneously
reflexively
Antonyms
deliberately
consciously
intentionally
thoughtfully
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
instintivamente
standard usage
Portugal
instintivamente
standard usage, sometimes 'por instinto'
General
de instinto
alternative phrasing meaning 'by instinct'
Related Idioms & Phrases
go with your gut instinctively
second nature - doing something instinctively
follow one's instincts
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