animal
noun
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
adjective
marked by the appetites and passions of the body
“animal instincts”
“carnal knowledge”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University
Animal meaning
What does “animal” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.
“animal” is a noun and adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a living organism characterized by voluntary movement.