biophilic

adjective

bio·​phil·​ic ˌbī-ō-ˈfi-lik How to pronounce biophilic (audio)
: of, relating to, or characterized by biophilia : relating to, showing, or being the human tendency to interact or be closely associated with other forms of life in nature
The biophilic tendency is nevertheless so clearly evinced in daily life and widely distributed as to deserve serious attention. It unfolds in the predictable fantasies and responses of individuals from early childhood onward.E. O. Wilson
However, the emerging concept of biophilic design recognizes how much human physical and mental well-being relies on the quality of our relationships to the natural world.Lindsey Blomberg

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Earthy Elements Organic and biophilic design will continue to influence bedroom aesthetics, blending clean, contemporary lines with natural, earthy elements. Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Dec. 2024 But it was also designed to facilitate patient recovery and rehabilitation, tapping into the broad literature that shows how sustainable and biophilic design can help people recover faster, and boost mental health and collaboration. Sarah Sax, TIME, 25 Nov. 2024 Inside Boca, a breezy, biophilic tapas restaurant in the heart of Dubai's Financial District, the after-work crowd is drinking at the bar. Samantha Wood, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Nov. 2024 Miami was, in fact, the first property for the brand to combine biophilic design and sustainable practices with the comfort and service of a luxury hotel. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for biophilic 

Word History

First Known Use

1932, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of biophilic was in 1932

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“Biophilic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biophilic. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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