"creaturely" meaning in English

See creaturely in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more creaturely [comparative], most creaturely [superlative]
Etymology: 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
    Sense id: en-creaturely-en-adj-8aFqI5eq Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly

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