ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Viscerally

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech adverb

Quick meaning: Viscerally is an adverb meaning Literally, in a manner that affects the viscera or gut.

Meaning

Literally, in a manner that affects the viscera or gut.

More Meanings

  1. In a visceral manner; in a way that affects one's inner core or produces overwhelming emotions.

Example Sentences

The soldier was wounded viscerally and was expected to die of gangrene.
The shock of my friend's decapitation affected me viscerally, and I became paralyzed with dread.

Synonyms for viscerally

Depending on context, synonyms include unreasoningly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include unreasoningly, viscously, gastrointestinally, vagally, vivisectionally, intravitally.

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