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visceral

/ˈvɪsərəl/
vis · cer · al ˈvɪs · ər · əl
English Definition
adj. relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect
中文释义
内脏的;发自内心的
Significado en Español
visceral, instintivo
한국어 뜻
내장의, 본능적인
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
thuộc nội tạng, bản năng
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Example Sentence

She had a visceral reaction to the news, feeling immediately emotional.

她对消息有一种直觉的反应,立刻感到情绪化。

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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
viscer(viscera/interior organs)+al→related to inner feelings
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Which of the following words is a synonym for “visceral”?

  1. A intellectual
  2. B instinctive
  3. C logical
  4. D analytical
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B — instinctive. “visceral” means adj. relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

She felt a ______ fear that gripped her stomach before she could even think.

  1. A calm
  2. B logical
  3. C rational
  4. D visceral
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D — visceral. “visceral” means adj. relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect

Common questions about “visceral”

What does “visceral” mean?

visceral — adj. relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect. In Chinese: 内脏的;发自内心的.

How do you pronounce “visceral”?

visceral is pronounced /ˈvɪsərəl/. It breaks into 3 syllables: vis · cer · al.

How do you use “visceral” in a sentence?

She had a visceral reaction to the news, feeling immediately emotional. (她对消息有一种直觉的反应,立刻感到情绪化。)

What are synonyms for “visceral”?

instinctive, intuitive, emotional, innate — all close in meaning to visceral (adj. relating to deep inward feelings rather than to the intellect).

Is “visceral” an ISEE Upper-level word?

Yes. visceral appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

How can I remember “visceral”?

viscer(viscera/interior organs)+al→related to inner feelings

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