instinctively

Adverb

(comparative more instinctively, superlative most instinctively)

Innately, by instinct, without being taught.
Fish instinctively know how to swim; most humans don't.

Origin

instinctive +‎ -ly

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His grip tightened instinctively around her.
She dropped instinctively to the ground.
I started up and instinctively stretched out my hands.
His shoulders hunched instinctively as he felt the eyes of the guards atop the walls on him.
They might instinctively feel her terrified regard.

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