visceral

adjective

Stress: first syllable

Syllables: vis-cer-al (3)

English Definition

Relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect.

Example Sentence

She had a visceral reaction to the scene.

US IPA /ˈvɪsərəl/

UK IPA /ˈvɪsərəl/

instinctive intuitive gut deep-seated

intellectual logical rational