Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
visceral response
noun
/ˈvɪs.ə.rəl rɪˈspɒns/
Definition
A gut reaction or emotional response that comes from deep within a person, rather than from logical processing.
Examples
- Her visceral response to the movie left her in tears.
- He had a visceral response to the news that shook him to his core.
Meaning
Visceral response refers to an instinctive reaction or feeling that arises from emotions rather than thoughts. It often relates to how one feels physically in response to something emotional.
Synonyms
- Instinctive reaction
- Emotional response
- Gut feeling
- Intuitive reaction
