animalistic
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While Berenger attempts to atone for his ill grace at their last meeting, a frowzy, bedridden Jean becomes increasingly antagonistic—and animalistic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 26, 2026
Now, in the week running up to the Six Nations, he's talking in animalistic terms again.
From BBC ● Feb. 3, 2026
“There’s this relationship with animal nature or animalistic instinct,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
Early on, Bella’s clothing is more doll-like and animalistic.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
“Por favor, señoritas, don’t kill me,” the chupacabras cried out in a thick, animalistic voice.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
