Visceral
[VISS-ə-rəl]
Part of speech: adjective
Origin: Latin, 16th century
1.
Relating to the viscera.
2.
Relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect.
Examples of Visceral in a sentence
"A visceral reaction is an emotion one feels in one’s guts."
"Visceral art often exposes the viewer to intense images and provokes equally intense emotions."
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