visceral

adjective

Definition of visceralnext
as in spontaneous
arising from deeply-felt feelings and responses as opposed to conscious intellect He had a visceral reaction to the sight of blood.

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Recent Examples of visceral But by incorporating the recurring ghost of Richie, a thirteen-year-old inmate who befriends the children—Ward combines the Southern Gothic with a socio-realist tradition in a voice that is both visceral and intimate. — Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026 The film blends historical scope with a visceral, lyrical narrative exploring Puerto Rico’s origins. — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026 The process, which recycles optical glass waste product, is a visceral and sensory practice, and speed and movement are key—malleable molten glass waits for no one. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 Like all classic noirs, Frank cultivates a sweaty, visceral realism to the main character’s desire to have a better life at any cost. — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for visceral
Recent Examples of Synonyms for visceral
  1. spontaneous
  2. mechanical
  3. reflex
  4. natural
  5. reactive
  6. mechanic
Adjective
  • But the tale of that Thursday’s spontaneous, viral resistance is narrated by its proud participants.
    — Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Every piece of marketing that shows the licensed product—a social post, an ad, even a spontaneous Instagram Reel—needs prior approval, which is a real adjustment for e-commerce brands used to posting the moment something sells out.
    — David Born, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of spontaneous
Adjective
  • Passes do not include pumpkins or entry to mechanical activities such as the bull ride.
    — Hali Smith October 8, Idaho Statesman, 8 Oct. 2026
  • He is saved by an enigmatic young mechanic who equips him with a custom mechanical arm.
    — Liz Shackleton, Deadline, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of mechanical
Adjective
  • The reflex sell-off after Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate hike gave the S&P 500 a momentary test of 7500, which proved a timely shakeout.
    — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Padmini smiled, though this appeared more reflex than friendliness.
    — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of reflex
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  • For Miraval The Red Sea, Foster + Partners architects have designed 180 guest rooms, suites, and villas with biophilic shapes and natural materials, allowing the accommodations to seamlessly fit into the landscape.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Toxins were found in all types of cat food — wet, dry and air- or freeze-dried — even in products labeled as natural and nutritionally superior, according to the analysis released Friday.
    — Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of natural
Adjective
  • Inserting neutrons into the uranium mix forces some of them to transform into a more reactive material, such as the isotope plutonium-239.
    — Mike McRae October 06, New Atlas, 6 Oct. 2026
  • When your skin feels especially reactive, calming ingredients like Centella asiatica, madecassoside, and Coptis japonica root step in.
    — Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of reactive
Adjective
  • Parched fields force hydroponic growers, vegetable farmers and fruit producers to halt harvests, sell off underfed livestock at rock-bottom prices and even return to mechanic jobs to survive.
    — Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • There are exceptions and one is Hig (Elordi), who before the virus hit was a mechanic living a good life with his pregnant wife and new puppy.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of mechanic

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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 10 Oct. 2026.

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