visceral
Example Sentences
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Disruptions in this newly identified signaling pathway may play a role in conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, food intolerances, and chronic visceral pain.
From Science Daily • Mar. 28, 2026
“Gravity” reduces the experience of being lost in space to visceral things like breath and movement and the simple act of staying oriented.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
It’s everything that great art can and should be: visceral, inspiring and unforgettable.
From Salon • Mar. 14, 2026
Actress Rose Byrne gives a visceral portrayal of a burnt out mother who feels alone in her struggle to meet the needs of her daughter and hold up the scaffolding of family life.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
His jealousy was visceral; it clutched at his throat and tried to strangle him.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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