Pronunciation: /ɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
noun a natural or intuitive way of acting or thinking.
A1 I trust my instinctive when making decisions.
A2 Her instinctive told her to run away from danger.
B1 His instinctive for survival kicked in during the emergency.
B2 The detective's instinctive led him to the right suspect.
C1 The artist's instinctive for color combinations was unparalleled.
C2 Her instinctive for predicting trends in the market was uncanny.
adjective relating to or prompted by instinct; apparently unconscious or automatic.
A1 Babies have instinctive reflexes such as sucking and grasping.
A2 Animals rely on their instinctive behaviors for survival in the wild.
B1 Her instinctive reaction to danger was to run away.
B2 His instinctive decision-making skills helped him excel in high-pressure situations.
C1 The artist's instinctive sense of color and composition set her work apart from others.
C2 The detective's instinctive intuition led her to solve the case before anyone else.
formal Her decision to trust her instincts proved to be the most instinctive choice she could have made.
informal I always go with my gut feeling because it's usually pretty instinctive.
slang When it comes to making split-second decisions, it's all about that instinctive vibe.
figurative His instinctive reaction to danger was like a well-oiled machine, kicking into gear without hesitation.
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