instinct instinct /ˈɪnstɪŋkt/

adjective

1. (followed by 'with') deeply filled or permeated  ( instinct , replete , imbued )
   (followed by 'with') deeply filled or permeated
    Imbued with the spirit of the Reformation
   imbued with the spirit of the Reformation
    Words instinct with love
   words instinct with love
    It is replete with misery
   it is replete with misery
   

noun

1. () Inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli  ( inherent aptitude , instinct )
   inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
    The spawning instinct in salmon
   the spawning instinct in salmon
    Altruistic instincts in social animals
   altruistic instincts in social animals