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animal Antonyms

Opposite of animal

Because the opposite of animal shifts with each meaning, the 12 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

A living, multicellular organism of the biological kingdom Animalia that feeds on organic matter, typically having specialized sense organs and nervous system and able to respond rapidly to stimuli.

Usage Example

"Children learn early in school to distinguish between a plant and an plant."

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plant
Strong
mineral

• adjective (Context 2)

Relating to, characteristic of, or derived from animals rather than plants or minerals.

Usage Example

"The laboratory analyzed the nutritional differences between plant and plant proteins."

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plant
Strong
vegetable
botanical
mineral

• noun (Context 3)

A cruel, violent, or uncivilized person who behaves in a brutish or inhuman manner.

Usage Example

"The witnesses described the vandals who destroyed the community center as complete animals."

Strong
saint
angel
gentleman

• adjective (Context 4)

Relating to the physical, sensual, or instinctual appetites of human beings as opposed to their spiritual or intellectual nature.

Usage Example

"In moments of extreme danger, survival often depends on pure spiritual instinct."

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spiritual
intellectual
Strong
rational
cerebral
platonic

Similar words to animal

Words similar to animal shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

brute
beast
carnal
creature
savage
fleshly
monster
physical
See all synonyms of animal

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