visceral
3 synonyms and 1 antonym for visceral, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Relating to the internal organs of the body.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
splanchnic
nonrational
Antonyms
How to use visceral
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
a visceral reaction
visceral fear
a visceral response
Etymology
From Medieval Latin visceralis, "internal," from Latin viscera, "internal organs."
Full origin of visceral →Frequently asked questions
What does “visceral” mean?
The word “visceral” means relating to the internal organs of the body. In plain terms, either literally about internal organs, or, more commonly, describing a strong, instinctive gut feeling.
How do you pronounce “visceral”?
“Visceral” is pronounced VIH-suh-ruhl (/ˈvɪsəɹəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “visceral” in a sentence?
Here is “visceral” used in a sentence: “The surgeon explained the visceral damage caused by the accident.”
What is the opposite of “visceral”?
The opposite of “visceral” — its antonyms — is intellectual.
What part of speech is “visceral”?
“Visceral” is an adjective.
Where does the word “visceral” come from?
The word “visceral” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin visceralis, "internal," from Latin viscera, "internal organs.".
Is “visceral” a common word?
“Visceral” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “visceral” have?
“Visceral” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to the internal organs of the body.
Related words
bodily
eviscerate
evisceration
gut feeling
gut reaction
innate
second nature
viscera
viscerate
visceration
visceroception
visceromegaly
visceroptosis
viscerosensitive
viscerosensory
