visceral

• Qui relève des viscères, des entrailles, par opposition à l'intellect ; instinctif, profond et émotionnel, ressenti physiquement.

Relating to deep inward feelings rather than intellect; instinctive and emotional.

1. Relating to internal organsC1formal

   Relating to the viscera (internal organs of the body, especially those in the abdominal cavity).

   relatif aux viscères

   • The surgeon examined the visceral cavity during the operation.
   • Visceral pain can be difficult to localize.
   • The disease affects the visceral organs.

   Synonymessplanchnic

2. Instinctive or emotionalC1formal

   Relating to deep, instinctive feelings rather than intellect; gut-level.

   instinctif, viscéral (sens figuré)

   • He had a visceral reaction to the violent scene in the movie.
   • Her visceral fear of heights prevented her from climbing the ladder.
   • The speech evoked a visceral response from the audience.

   Synonymesautomaticdeep-seatedemotionalgutinnateinstinctiveintuitiveprimitive

   Antonymesanalyticalcerebralintellectuallogicalrationalreasoned