visceral
Translation
visceral, instinctive
Examples
He had a visceral reaction to the news.
He had a visceral reaction to the news.
The book gives a visceral account of the war.
The book gives a visceral account of the war.
Grammar Patterns
visceral ((noun)) relating to deep inward feelings He had a visceral fear of heights.
Similar Words
Synonyms: instinctive, intuitive, gut; Antonyms: intellectual, rational
Etymology
From Latin 'viscera' meaning 'internal organs'. It refers to feelings that seem to come from deep inside your body.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'gut feeling'. Your gut is part of your viscera, so a visceral feeling is a gut feeling.