animalistic
動物的な
解説 Definition
動物のように本能的で野性的な性質を持つ様子。
Animalistic describes behavior, desires, or qualities that seem like those of an animal rather than a controlled human being. It is often used for strong physical instincts such as aggression, hunger, or sexual desire. The word usually has a negative or intense tone.
覚え方のコツ Memory Tip
animal が見えたらまず「動物っぽい」と取る。さらに -istic は realistic, artistic などで見慣れた「〜的な」の形なので、animalistic は形の上でも意味を組み立てやすい語。覚えるときは「human / civilized の反対側」に置くとよく、本能・衝動・攻撃性・欲望が前に出た人の様子を表す。an animalistic grin / impulse / behavior のような組み合わせで覚えると定着しやすい。wild は自然で荒々しい感じだが、animalistic はより「獣じみた本能」が中心。
You can almost see the meaning from the form: `animal` plus `-istic`, like in `artistic` or `realistic`. That ending often means “having the character of.” Remember it by placing it opposite `civilized` or `controlled`, in phrases like `animalistic behavior` or `animalistic impulse`.
例文
The dancer's animalistic movements captivated the audience with their raw energy.
そのダンサーの動物的な動きは、生々しいエネルギーで観客を魅了した。
His animalistic instincts kicked in when he sensed danger in the dark alley.
暗い路地で危険を感じたとき、彼の動物的な本能が働いた。
The painting depicted an animalistic scene of predators chasing their prey across the savanna.
その絵画はサバンナを横切って獲物を追う捕食者の動物的な場面を描いていた。
animalistic の類義語・関連語
派生語
紛らわしい語
animalistic の語源・成り立ち Etymology
animalistic は animal に -istic「〜らしい」が付いた語で、animal はラテン語 animal、語根 anima は「息・魂」です。animate や animation も同根で、「命あるもの」らしさが前面に出るため、「動物的な」という意味がすっと理解できます。
Animalistic is formed from animal and the suffix -istic, meaning having the character of something. Animal comes from Latin animal, from anima, meaning breath or soul. The idea first pointed to a living being, then developed into a word for qualities seen as strongly like those of animals; animate and animation are related.
外部辞書で調べる
この単語を英単語クイズで覚えよう