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Comparative
more primal
Superlative
most primal
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associated with the earliest stages of evolutionary development, often describing ancient or primeval times
- The cave paintings provide insight into the primal lives of early humans.
- Primal hunting societies relied heavily on cooperation for survival.
- The forest feels like a primal landscape, untouched by modern civilization.
- The primal tools used by early humans were simple but effective for their time.
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(of feelings or behaviors) deep, instinctive, and rooted in the earliest emotional experiences and subconscious mind
- The primal fear of the dark is a common human experience.
- His anger seemed to stem from a primal urge to defend his territory.
- The therapist explored the patient’s primal emotions to understand their deeper anxieties.
- Primal instincts like fear and aggression can surface in moments of intense stress.
- The leader used rhetoric to tap into the primal fears of the population, gaining their loyalty.
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having the utmost importance or significance
- The discovery of fire was a primal event in human history, transforming how we live.
- Water is a primal resource, essential for sustaining all forms of life on the planet.
- Access to clean water is a primal need for all human survival.
- Ensuring the safety of the community was their primal concern during the crisis.
- His primal focus was on finding shelter before the storm hit.