animally /ˈanɪməli/adverb 2adjective 1forms 2 adverb2 •In respect of the physical or "animal" faculties, as opposed to the intellect or spirit.'Cosmic emotion' inevitably takes them in the form of enthusiasm and freedom. I speak not only of those who are animally happy. — 1902 •(no longer used) In respect of the anima or animal spirits. adjective1 •Resembling or characteristic of an animal.There were, besides the pleasant fruity smells, a number of vile, animally smells that one could easily make from simple ingredients or extract from plants. — 2001 formsmore animally · most animally