Definition of Instinct

Noun: instinct 'in,stingkt

Inborn pattern of behaviour often responsive to specific stimuli
"altruistic instincts in social animals"; "the spawning instinct in salmon";
- inherent aptitude
An intuitive judgement or feeling about the best way to act, not based on rational conscious thought
"Debbie's instinct was to distrust John"

Adjective: instinct 'in,stingkt

(followed by 'with') deeply filled or permeated
"words instinct with love";
- replete