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visceralrelating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈvɪsərəl/

Korean meaning: 본능적인, 직감적인, 감정적인

Korean pronunciation: **비**서럴

Example Sentences

  • When I saw the spider, I had a visceral urge to run away screaming.
  • His visceral dislike of vegetables made dinner parties challenging.
  • The movie's violent scenes provoked a visceral response from the audience.

visceral

ADJECTIVE

//ˈvɪsərəl//

relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect

visceral concept
💡 Concept

A woman has a visceral reaction to devastating medical news

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visceral rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

This mineral holds visceral memories, beyond any literal meaning

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈvɪsərəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈvɪsərəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootviscer
Suffix--al

Origin

From Latin 'visceralis,' derived from 'viscera' meaning 'internal organs' or 'entrails.' The word evolved to describe feelings that seem to originate from one's gut or deepest internal being rather than from rational thought.

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🎵Rhyme

liberalliteralmineral
liberal
literal
mineral

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📝Examples

😄 Fun example

When I saw the spider, I had a visceral urge to run away screaming.

😄 Fun example

His visceral dislike of vegetables made dinner parties challenging.

The movie's violent scenes provoked a visceral response from the audience.

She felt a visceral connection to the music that brought tears to her eyes.

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📚Related Words

Synonyms

instinctiveintuitiveemotionalgutprimal

Antonyms

rationalintellectuallogical

Related

emotioninstinctfeelingreactionresponse