The meaning of INSTINCTIVE is of, relating to, or being instinct. How to use instinctive in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Instinctive.
in a way that is innate, unlearned, or not under conscious control: A smiling mouth raises the pitch of the voice, which is instinctively perceived as less dominant and more approachable. My few friends were often unavailable for play, so I instinctively turned to the family dog. ...
Synonyms for INSTINCTIVELY: intuitively, essentially, fundamentally, basically, intimately, elementally, inherently, intrinsically; Antonyms of INSTINCTIVELY: artificially, unnaturally
By nature - By some, this phrase has been supposed to belong to the previous member of the sentence, "who have not the law by nature." But our translation is the more natural and usual construction. The expression means clearly by the light of conscience and reason, and whatever other he...