animal

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a person who behaves in a cruel, violent, or very messy way.

n. a person whose behaviour is considered bestial, brutal, or lacking in human self-control.

日本語:獣※

Español:animal

“He eats like an animal and never cleans up his plate.”

“The dictator was described as a political animal who would sacrifice anyone to maintain his grip on power.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Informal

n. a person who has a particular quality or interest.

n. a person characterized by a specific trait or set of interests, usually preceded by a qualifying adjective.

“My brother is a political animal who loves debating the news.”

“She is a different kind of animal when she gets on the tennis court, showing a competitive streak no one sees at the office.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Informal

n. a thing or situation, often used when comparing two different things.

n. a thing, entity, or matter of a particular kind; frequently used in the phrase 'a different animal'.

“Writing a book is one thing, but selling it is a completely different animal.”

“The local branch is manageable, but the international division is an entirely different animal with its own complex set of regulations.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate

adj. relating to the body or basic feelings rather than the mind.

adj. relating to physical needs, instincts, or the body rather than the intellect or spirit.

“The cold weather triggered a basic animal instinct to find shelter.”

“The athlete relied on pure animal strength to push through the final mile of the marathon.”

C2 · Proficiency Slang · Dialect

adj. very good or impressive.

adj. an intensifier meaning excellent or high-quality.

“That goal he scored was absolutely animal.”

“The atmosphere at the concert was animal, with the crowd singing along to every single lyric.”