Meaning
instinctive
- prompted by instinct rather than conscious thought; spontaneous
In a sentence
Ha fatto un gesto istintivo per proteggersi la testa.
He made an instinctive gesture to protect his head.
La mia prima reazione è stata puramente istintiva.
My first reaction was purely instinctive.
Sei una persona molto istintiva quando prendi decisioni?
Are you a very instinctive person when making decisions?
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| istintivo | masculine · singular |
| istintiva | feminine · singular |
| istintivi | masculine · plural |
| istintive | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Opposite of 'razionale' or 'riflessivo'. Matches standard Italian adjective endings in -o/-a/-i/-e.