Visceral Meaning in English
word
ˈvɪsɝəɫ
VIS-er-uhl
vˈɪsəɹəl
VIS-uh-ruhl
Definition
Relating to deep, instinctive feelings rather than logical thought; also, literally connected to the internal organs.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in a figurative sense for emotions ("visceral reaction"). Formal, academic, or literary tone. Literal meaning (related to organs) is rare in everyday conversation.
Spanish: visceral - instintivoPortuguese (BR): visceral - instintivoPortuguese (PT): visceral - instintivoChinese (Simplified): 本能的 - 内脏的Chinese (Traditional): 本能的 - 內臟的Hindi: आंतरिक - सहजArabic: حشوي - فطريBengali: অন্তঃস্থ - প্রবল অনুভূতির (figure of speech)Russian: висцеральныйJapanese: 本能的な - 内臓のVietnamese: thuộc về nội tạng - cảm xúc mãnh liệtKorean: 본능적인 - 내장의Turkish: içgüdüsel - iç organlara aitUrdu: اندرونی - جذباتی طور پر گہراIndonesian: visceral - intuitif
Example Sentences
He had a visceral fear of snakes.
basic
The movie gave me a visceral reaction.
basic
Her anger was visceral, not logical.
basic
His speech sparked a visceral response in the audience.
natural
I trust my visceral instincts when making big decisions.
natural
There's something visceral about the way music moves people.
natural