February 25, 2026

primal

/ˈpɹaɪməl/adjective

Coming first in time; belonging to the earliest stage of history.

Example sentence

“The cave paintings offer a glimpse of primal human life.”

'Primal fear' and 'primal instinct' are the standard pairings, for feelings from deep in our animal past. Use 'primeval' for ancient landscapes.

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