"creaturely" meaning in All languages combined

See creaturely on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more creaturely [comparative], most creaturely [superlative]
Etymology: From creature + -ly. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|creature|ly}} creature + -ly Head templates: {{en-adj}} creaturely (comparative more creaturely, superlative most creaturely)
  1. Characteristic of or suitable to a creature, often specifically a non-human animal. Derived forms: creatureliness, uncreaturely
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