word
Visceral
VIH-sur-uhl
/ˈvɪsɜːrʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
visceral
Dictionary meaning
Marked by intense personal feelings or emotions causing one to literally feel it in the viscera; gut wrenching.
Examples
- I had a visceral reaction to seeing the bloody photos.
- The patient was suffering from visceral bleeding.
Synonyms: intuitive
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uhb-SEE-kwee-us
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