visceral
adjective (EMOTIONAL) /ˈvɪs.ər.əl/
/-ɚ-/ literaryDefinition
› based on deep feeling and emotional reactions rather than on reason or thought: visceral hatred/excitement His approach to acting is visceral rather than intellectual.Strong feelings
(Definition of visceral adjective (EMOTIONAL) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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vis-à-vis preposition
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visa noun
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visage noun
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viscera noun
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visceral adjective (BODY PARTS)
- visceral adjective (EMOTIONAL)
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viscose noun
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viscount noun
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viscountess noun
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viscous adjective
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vise noun
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Synonyms and related words:
- agony noun
- anguish noun
- ardent adjective
- be convulsed with laughter, rage, etc. idiom
- burn up with sth phrasal verb
- burn with sth phrasal verb
- burst verb
- explosive adjective (EMOTION)
- fiery adjective (STRONG FEELINGS)
- hot-blooded adjective (SHOWING FEELINGS)
- impassioned adjective
- ineffable adjective
- inexpressible adjective
- intensity noun
- profound adjective (EXTREME)
- run high idiom
- supercharged adjective (EMOTIONAL)
- vehement adjective
- vehemently adverb
- weak-kneed adjective
Topic:
Strong feelings
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