Meaning of 'visceral'

adjective

marked by intense personal feelings or emotions causing one to literally feel it in the viscera; gut wrenching

Example: "I had a visceral reaction to seeing the bloody photos."

Synonyms: intuitive

adjective

relating to or affecting the viscera; guts

Example: "The patient was suffering from visceral bleeding."

Synonyms: splanchnic

adjective

relating to crude elements or emotions; earthy

Example: "It was weird holding an organ in my hands, the visceral quality of it was shocking to understand."