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
The track is fittingly visceral, with Lorde’s voice layered, warped, and distorted to jarring effect, making for the kind of musical catharsis that’s designed to double you over on the first listen.
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Three years ago, Boyle snuck in the back of a BFI screening of his 2002 film, and he was pleasantly shocked by how violent and visceral the grainy DV-movie still played to a packed audience.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
Zombies confront us with death, our universal, ultimate fear, in a very literal and visceral way.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
In a financial world increasingly dominated by intangibles, Burgundy remains visceral, finite and timeless.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 26 June 2025
Three years ago, Boyle snuck in the back of a BFI screening of his 2002 film, and he was pleasantly shocked by how violent and visceral the grainy DV-movie still played to a packed audience.
—Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 24 June 2025
Zombies confront us with death, our universal, ultimate fear, in a very literal and visceral way.
—James Grebey, Time, 20 June 2025
In a financial world increasingly dominated by intangibles, Burgundy remains visceral, finite and timeless.
—Anthony Zhang, Forbes.com, 22 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for visceral
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Part how-to guide, part graphic memoir, part manifesto about creativity, Picture This celebrates drawing as a means of spontaneous expression.—
Sophia Stewart,
The Atlantic,
1 Aug. 2025
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One way people showed their enthusiasm was through spontaneous footwork.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Driving through deep water can also affect a vehicle's mechanical and electrical systems.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Aug. 2025
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Vigilant use of mechanical (hoeing, pulling by hand) and chemical control, followed by organic mulches to smother growth, works best.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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That leads to the second category: a simple reflex agent with state.—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
10 July 2025
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Some bass-heavy speakers can create an annoying booming sound from the reflex port at the rear of the speaker.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
15 June 2025
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Opening her own spot inside of Church’s venue is natural partnership, given the longtime artistic camaraderie between the two artists.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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In natural systems, growth is followed by integration, energy is followed by recovery, and motion is followed by stillness.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Fractional works best when priorities are clear, communication is streamlined and the leader prioritizes strategic over reactive work.—
Kenzie Biggins,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Known for their bold, occasionally reactive behavior—especially when confronted by unfamiliar, larger breeds—this group appeared to stand their ground.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Another customer says the soap works wonders for their mechanic husband and is powerful enough to remove dirt and grease.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
10 July 2025
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Before becoming a cofounder, Hildreth worked in roles that many would dismiss as mundane: mechanic, logistics officer and government contractor.—
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
9 June 2025
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“Visceral.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/visceral. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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