Definition of Instinctive

In`stinc´tive
a.1.Of or pertaining to instinct; derived from, or prompted by, instinct; of the nature of instinct; determined by natural impulse or propensity; acting or produced without reasoning, deliberation, instruction, or experience; spontaneous.
With taste instinctive give
Each grace appropriate.
- Mason.
Have we had instinctive intimations of the death of some absent friends?
- Bp. Hall.


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