animal

1 of 2

noun

an·i·mal ˈa-nə-məl How to pronounce animal (audio)

: any of a kingdom (Animalia) of living things including many-celled organisms and often many of the single-celled ones (such as protozoans) that typically differ from plants in having cells without cellulose walls, in lacking chlorophyll and the capacity for photosynthesis, in requiring more complex food materials (such as proteins), in being organized to a greater degree of complexity, and in having the capacity for spontaneous movement and rapid motor responses to stimulation

: one of the lower animals (see lower entry 3 sense 3) as distinguished from human beings

: mammal

broadly : vertebrate

: a human being considered chiefly as physical or nonrational

also : this nature

: a person with a particular interest or aptitude

a political animal

He's a party animal.

: matter, thing

the theater … is an entirely different animal

Arthur Miller

also : creature sense 1c

animallike

ˈa-nə-mə(l)-ˌlīk How to pronounce animal (audio)

adjective

animal

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, resembling, or derived from animals

animal instincts

animal behavior

: of or relating to the physical or sentient as contrasted with the intellectual or rational

: sensual, fleshly

indulged his animal appetites

: of or relating to the animal pole of an egg or to the part from which ectoderm normally develops

animally

ˈa-nə-mə-lē How to pronounce animal (audio)

adverb

Example Sentences

Noun the animals in the zoo the plants and animals of the forest She loves all kinds of animals. Fish, birds, insects, reptiles, mammals, and human beings are all animals. You're all behaving like a bunch of animals. Adjective several different plant and animal species milk, meat, and other animal products People were shocked by the animal brutality of the attack. See More

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Noun

It’s a dirty job — one brimming with deadly bugs, animal carcasses and foundation disasters waiting to happen, especially in an area as earthquake-prone as L.A.

Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The occasion was feted with a 60-person dinner—with many more joining for the dance party that followed—at The Nines, where The Attico's calling card plumage, paillettes, and animal prints were on full display.

Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 Barnett and others noted that the annual flu vaccine is often updated relying solely on animal data.

Jonathan Saltzman, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2022 Tpoxx appears to be safe, and the animal data supports its use as an antiviral against monkeypox, doctors said.

Joseph Walker, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Soft, suede-like fabric is animal-free and is made with recycled content.

Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 And, of course, through the eyes of the animal-loving Ukrainian people.

Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 The company’s first animal-free burger, which uses a fake beef patty from Beyond Meat, was made available in roughly 600 stores this past February to gauge customer demand.

Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2022 Anything's Possible, which follows an animal-loving trans high school senior (Reign) who catches the eye of Khal (Abubakr Ali), a classmate.

Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 22 July 2022

Adjective

Live music, and information about how to get involved with pro-animal causes are also in the mix.

Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 With vegan wines, winemakers either leave the particles to sink to the bottom of the bottle or use non-animal fining products like limestone or pea protein to filter them out.

Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Aug. 2022 But there was little evidence that the panels would leak those materials into the environment at a scale that would affect human or animal health.

Dan Gearino, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2022 This can become exceptionally dangerous, as uncontrolled space debris poses dangers to human and animal life on the planet.

Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 9 Aug. 2022 One man’s throat is being slit by a warrior whose helmeted head is not human but animal (Francisco Goya would have admired this touch).

Washington Post, 27 July 2022 The global market for edible insects is growing quickly, and advocates contend that using insects as ingredients can make human and animal food more sustainable.

Merritt Drewery, The Conversation, 28 June 2022 In recent days, several ships carrying grain have left Ukrainian ports under the new deal — but most of those shipments were animal feed and went to Turkey or Western Europe under previous contracts.

Susie Blann, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 According to the Mayo Clinic, there are a few ways of contracting the fungus directly: human to human, animal to human (cats are a common source) and object (like clothing, towels, bedding, combs and brushes) to human.

Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

animal

noun

an·i·mal ˈa-nə-məl How to pronounce animal (audio)

: any member of the kingdom of living things (as earthworms, crabs, birds, and people) that differ from plants typically in being able to move about, in not having cell walls made of cellulose, and in depending on plants and other animals as sources of food

: any of the animals lower than humans in the natural order

the animals in the zoo

: mammal

the birds and animals of the forest

Medical Definition

animal 1 of 2

noun

an·i·mal ˈan-ə-məl How to pronounce animal (audio)

: any of a kingdom (Animalia) of living things including many-celled organisms and often many of the single-celled ones (as protozoans) that typically differ from plants in having cells without cellulose walls, in lacking chlorophyll and the capacity for photosynthesis, in requiring more complex food materials (as proteins), in being organized to a greater degree of complexity, and in having the capacity for spontaneous movement and rapid motor response to stimulation

: one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings

: mammal

broadly : vertebrate

animal

2 of 2

adjective

: of, relating to, or derived from animals

: of or relating to the animal pole of an egg or to the part from which ectoderm normally develops

animal 1 of 2

noun

as in creature

one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings we saw a lot of animals at the wildlife refuge—cranes, alligators, deer, a fox, even an armadillo

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vermin
insectivore
feral
domestic animal
blastie
stock

animal

2 of 2

adjective

as in physical

of or relating to the human body had intellectual as well as animal needs

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physical
bodily
corporeal
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psychological
mental
inner
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Some common synonyms of animal are carnal, fleshly, and sensual. While all these words mean "having a relation to the body," animal stresses the physical as distinguished from the rational nature of a person.

led a mindless animal existence

The words carnal and animal are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, carnal may mean only this but more often connotes derogatorily an action or manifestation of a person's lower nature.

a slave to carnal desires

Fleshly is less derogatory than carnal.

a saint who had experienced fleshly temptations

The words sensual and animal can be used in similar contexts, but sensual may apply to any gratification of a bodily desire or pleasure but commonly implies sexual appetite with absence of the spiritual or intellectual.

fleshpots providing sensual delights

单词	animal
释义	animal 1 of 2 noun an·i·mal ˈa-nə-məl 1 : any of a kingdom (Animalia) of living things including many-celled organisms and often many of the single-celled ones (such as protozoans) that typically differ from plants in having cells without cellulose walls, in lacking chlorophyll and the capacity for photosynthesis, in requiring more complex food materials (such as proteins), in being organized to a greater degree of complexity, and in having the capacity for spontaneous movement and rapid motor responses to stimulation 2 a : one of the lower animals (see lower entry 3 sense 3) as distinguished from human beings b : mammal broadly : vertebrate 3 : a human being considered chiefly as physical or nonrational also : this nature 4 : a person with a particular interest or aptitude a political animal He's a party animal. 5 : matter, thing the theater … is an entirely different animal Arthur Miller also : creature sense 1c animallike ˈa-nə-mə(l)-ˌlīk adjective animal 2 of 2 adjective 1 : of, relating to, resembling, or derived from animals animal instincts animal behavior 2 a : of or relating to the physical or sentient as contrasted with the intellectual or rational b : sensual, fleshly indulged his animal appetites 3 : of or relating to the animal pole of an egg or to the part from which ectoderm normally develops animally ˈa-nə-mə-lē adverb Did you know? Latin anima means “breath” or “soul,” and animalis, the adjective that comes from it, means “having breath or soul.” An animal such as a cat or dog can be seen to breathe. Plants breathe too, by taking in certain gases from the atmosphere and releasing others. However, this process cannot be observed by the naked eye. So the noun animal, which comes from animalis, was borrowed from Latin for that group of living beings that breathe visibly. Synonyms Noun beast beastie brute creature critter Adjective bodily carnal corporal corporeal fleshly material physical somatic See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Noun the animals in the zoo the plants and animals of the forest She loves all kinds of animals. Fish, birds, insects, reptiles, mammals, and human beings are all animals. You're all behaving like a bunch of animals. Adjective several different plant and animal species milk, meat, and other animal products People were shocked by the animal brutality of the attack. See More Recent Examples on the Web Noun It’s a dirty job — one brimming with deadly bugs, animal carcasses and foundation disasters waiting to happen, especially in an area as earthquake-prone as L.A. Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2022 The occasion was feted with a 60-person dinner—with many more joining for the dance party that followed—at The Nines, where The Attico's calling card plumage, paillettes, and animal prints were on full display. Zoe Ruffner, Vogue, 10 Sep. 2022 Barnett and others noted that the annual flu vaccine is often updated relying solely on animal data. Jonathan Saltzman, BostonGlobe.com, 4 Sep. 2022 Tpoxx appears to be safe, and the animal data supports its use as an antiviral against monkeypox, doctors said. Joseph Walker, WSJ, 25 Aug. 2022 Soft, suede-like fabric is animal-free and is made with recycled content. Laura Burstein, Robb Report, 22 Aug. 2022 And, of course, through the eyes of the animal-loving Ukrainian people. Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 19 Aug. 2022 The company’s first animal-free burger, which uses a fake beef patty from Beyond Meat, was made available in roughly 600 stores this past February to gauge customer demand. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 8 Aug. 2022 Anything's Possible, which follows an animal-loving trans high school senior (Reign) who catches the eye of Khal (Abubakr Ali), a classmate. Alamin Yohannes, EW.com, 22 July 2022 Adjective Live music, and information about how to get involved with pro-animal causes are also in the mix. Stefene Russell, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 Sep. 2022 With vegan wines, winemakers either leave the particles to sink to the bottom of the bottle or use non-animal fining products like limestone or pea protein to filter them out. Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 21 Aug. 2022 But there was little evidence that the panels would leak those materials into the environment at a scale that would affect human or animal health. Dan Gearino, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2022 This can become exceptionally dangerous, as uncontrolled space debris poses dangers to human and animal life on the planet. Joshua Hawkins, BGR, 9 Aug. 2022 One man’s throat is being slit by a warrior whose helmeted head is not human but animal (Francisco Goya would have admired this touch). Washington Post, 27 July 2022 The global market for edible insects is growing quickly, and advocates contend that using insects as ingredients can make human and animal food more sustainable. Merritt Drewery, The Conversation, 28 June 2022 In recent days, several ships carrying grain have left Ukrainian ports under the new deal — but most of those shipments were animal feed and went to Turkey or Western Europe under previous contracts. Susie Blann, ajc, 12 Aug. 2022 According to the Mayo Clinic, there are a few ways of contracting the fungus directly: human to human, animal to human (cats are a common source) and object (like clothing, towels, bedding, combs and brushes) to human. Mona Gohara, Good Housekeeping, 11 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Noun and Adjective Latin, from animale, neuter of animalis animate, from anima soul — more at animate First Known Use Noun 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Adjective 1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing animal animal kingdom animal husbandry animal heat animal model animal cracker animal magnetism moss animal no such animal domestic animal animal spirits different animal animal spirit animal pole animal rights party animal pack animal put (an animal) off the/someone's scent political animal service animal stuffed animal wheel animal animal control animal starch the human animal put (an animal) out of its misery social animal See More animal kingdom animal husbandry animal heat animal model animal cracker animal magnetism moss animal no such animal domestic animal animal spirits different animal animal spirit animal pole animal rights party animal pack animal put (an animal) off the/someone's scent political animal service animal stuffed animal wheel animal animal control animal starch the human animal put (an animal) out of its misery social animal See More Kids Definition animal noun an·i·mal ˈa-nə-məl 1 : any member of the kingdom of living things (as earthworms, crabs, birds, and people) that differ from plants typically in being able to move about, in not having cell walls made of cellulose, and in depending on plants and other animals as sources of food 2 : any of the animals lower than humans in the natural order the animals in the zoo 3 : mammal the birds and animals of the forest Medical Definition animal 1 of 2 noun an·i·mal ˈan-ə-məl 1 : any of a kingdom (Animalia) of living things including many-celled organisms and often many of the single-celled ones (as protozoans) that typically differ from plants in having cells without cellulose walls, in lacking chlorophyll and the capacity for photosynthesis, in requiring more complex food materials (as proteins), in being organized to a greater degree of complexity, and in having the capacity for spontaneous movement and rapid motor response to stimulation 2 a : one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings b : mammal broadly : vertebrate animal 2 of 2 adjective 1 : of, relating to, or derived from animals 2 : of or relating to the animal pole of an egg or to the part from which ectoderm normally develops animal 1 of 2 noun as in creature one of the lower animals as distinguished from human beings we saw a lot of animals at the wildlife refuge—cranes, alligators, deer, a fox, even an armadillo Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance creature beast critter pet beastie invertebrate brute carnivore quadruped livestock herbivore vertebrate varmint biped vermin insectivore feral domestic animal blastie stock animal 2 of 2 adjective as in physical of or relating to the human body had intellectual as well as animal needs Synonyms & Similar Words physical bodily corporeal physiological anatomical material corporal somatic anatomic carnal physiologic sensual fleshly sensuous hand-to-hand Antonyms & Near Antonyms psychological mental inner spiritual intellectual cerebral psychologic nonphysical psychical psychic metaphysical nonmaterial immaterial incorporeal insubstantial ethereal bodiless See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of animal are carnal, fleshly, and sensual. While all these words mean "having a relation to the body," animal stresses the physical as distinguished from the rational nature of a person. led a mindless animal existence The words carnal and animal are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, carnal may mean only this but more often connotes derogatorily an action or manifestation of a person's lower nature. a slave to carnal desires Fleshly is less derogatory than carnal. a saint who had experienced fleshly temptations The words sensual and animal can be used in similar contexts, but sensual may apply to any gratification of a bodily desire or pleasure but commonly implies sexual appetite with absence of the spiritual or intellectual. fleshpots providing sensual delights Phrases Containing animal animal husbandry animal magnetism animal husbandry animal magnetism
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