Instinct — synonyms, definition

1. instinct (Adjective)

replete

instinct (Adjective) — (followed by 'with') deeply filled or permeated. ex. "words instinct with love"

2. instinct (Noun)

inherent aptitude

instinct (Noun) — Inborn pattern of behaviour often responsive to specific stimuli. ex. "altruistic instincts in social animals" ex. "the spawning instinct in salmon"

instinct (Noun) — An intuitive judgement or feeling about the best way to act, not based on rational conscious thought. ex. "Debbie's instinct was to distrust John"

aptitude id