Definition of "instinct" in Englisch

noun

1. A natural or inherent impulse or behaviour.

   • Many animals fear fire by instinct.

2. An intuitive reaction not based on rational conscious thought.

   • an instinct for order; to be modest by instinct
   • Debbie's instinct was to distrust John.

adjective

1. (archaic) Imbued, charged (with something).