Definition of Primal

basic; instinctive

Examples of Primal in a sentence

The dog’s primal instincts allow it to hunt out prey easily.  🔊

Giving in to his primal desires, the caveman devoured the meat in one bite.  🔊

Humans have a basic and primal need for companionship with others.  🔊

In this primal stage, the crying baby can only focus on his most basic needs.  🔊

Although we no longer live in caves, many of the most primal instincts of our ancestors still exist.  🔊

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