viscerally
viscerally · more viscerally · most viscerally
In a manner that affects the viscera or gutIn a manner that affects the viscera or gut.
US/vˈɪsɚəli/
Meaning
2 senses(literally)In a manner that affects the viscera or gut.
The soldier was wounded viscerally and was expected to die of gangrene.
in the viscera
In a visceral manner; in a way that affects one's inner core or produces overwhelming emotions.
The shock of my friend's decapitation affected me viscerally, and I became paralyzed with dread.
in an unreasoning visceral manner
Forms
more viscerally, most viscerally| Comparative | more viscerally Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most viscerally |
regular
Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- in an unreasoning visceral manner:unreasoningly
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedvisceral
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb