animal animal /ˈænɪməl/

adjective

1. () Marked by the appetites and passions of the body  ( fleshly , animal , sensual , carnal )
   marked by the appetites and passions of the body
    Animal instincts
   animal instincts
    Carnal knowledge
   carnal knowledge
    Fleshly desire
   fleshly desire
    A sensual delight in eating
   a sensual delight in eating
    Music is the only sensual pleasure without vice
   music is the only sensual pleasure without vice
   

noun

1. () A living organism characterized by voluntary movement  ( animate being , brute , fauna , animal , beast , creature )
   a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
    The lion is a powerful animal, known for its strength and ferocity
   The lion is a powerful animal, known for its strength and ferocity