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visceral
[vis-er-uhl]
adjective
of or relating to the viscera.
affecting the viscera.
of the nature of or resembling viscera.
characterized by or proceeding from instinct rather than intellect.
a visceral reaction.
characterized by or dealing with coarse or base emotions; earthy; crude.
a visceral literary style.
visceral
/ ˈɪəə /
adjective
of, relating to, or affecting the viscera
characterized by intuition or instinct rather than intellect
Other 51Թ Forms
- viscerally adverb
- nonvisceral adjective
- unvisceral adjective
- ˈ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Example Sentences
In contextualizing the visceral action, the cinematographer isolated the character from the stark environment, illustrating his hyperfocused, meticulous nature as the hair-raising tension builds.
In one of the many filings supporting Khalil's request for an injunction that would grant his release, he said missing his son's birth was one of the "most immediate and visceral harms" he'd suffered.
It’s more effective to produce a visceral reaction than provide a technical definition.
The visceral energy of the anger of this guy in a clown suit is the stuff of nightmares.
In 2022’s “Talk to Me,” their breakthrough debut, and now in “Bring Her Back,” their nightmares are energetic, visceral and compelling.
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