Meaning & use
primal
Relating to a most basic, primitive, or instinctive state, especially from an early stage of existence.
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The scream expressed a primal fear that no words could describe.
Cooking over an open fire connects people to a primal way of life.
A note on using this word
Primal often pairs with words like 'instinct,' 'fear,' or 'urge' to describe deep, unlearned impulses.
Words with a similar meaning
primitiveinstinctive
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