Definition of Visceral
Visceral
vis·cer·al
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
relating to deep feelings and instincts rather than the intellect or reason;
e.g. She had a visceral reaction to hearing the sound of her childhood enemy's voice.
(adjective)
relating to or involving the internal organs (the viscera), or felt in or as if in the internal organs;
e.g. The disease caused him to suffer a visceral and constant pain.
(adjective)
dealing with or relating to deep, elemental, and often crude emotions;
e.g. He has a visceral hatred for all people like them.
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