In‐stinct″ (?), a. [L. instinctus, p. p. of instinguere to instigate, incite; cf. instigare to instigate. Cf. Instigate, Distinguish.] Urged or stimulated from within; naturally moved or impelled; imbued; animated; alive; quick; as, birds instinct with life.
The chariot of paternal deity...
Itself instinct with spirit, but convoyed
By four cherubic shapes. Milton.
A noble performance, instinct with sound principle. Brougham.