The Opposite(Antonym) of “animalistic”
The antonyms of animalistic are civilized and cultured. The antonyms civilized and cultured convey a positive and sophisticated way of living, implying the opposite of primitive or uncivilized behavior.
Explore all Antonyms of “animalistic”
- civilized
- cultured
Definitions and Examples of civilized, cultured
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Behaving in a polite, well-mannered, and sophisticated way.
Example
The guests at the party were all civilized and well-dressed.
cultured
Having refined tastes and manners, and being knowledgeable about the arts, literature, and other intellectual pursuits.
Example
She was a cultured person who enjoyed visiting museums and attending classical music concerts.
Key Differences: civilized vs cultured
- 1Civilized refers to a polite and sophisticated way of behaving, while animalistic implies a primitive or uncivilized behavior.
- 2Cultured refers to a refined taste and knowledge of the arts and literature, while animalistic implies a lack of culture and refinement.
Effective Usage of civilized, cultured
- 1Discuss Society: Use these antonyms to describe different ways of living and societal norms.
- 2Describe Behavior: Use these words to describe people's behavior in different situations.
- 3Compare and Contrast: Use these antonyms to compare and contrast different cultures and lifestyles.
Remember this!
The antonyms civilized and cultured convey a positive and sophisticated way of living, implying the opposite of primitive or uncivilized behavior. Use these words to discuss society, describe behavior, and compare and contrast different cultures and lifestyles.
