Visceral

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Deep EmotionPlay
Use 'visceral' to describe a reaction based on deep inner feelings, often without rational thought. SlideShe felt a visceral urge to protect her child.
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Intense ResponsePlay
This term conveys an immediate, intense emotional response to something, rather than a calm analysis. SlideHis visceral response to the movie left him shaking.
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Gut ReactionPlay
'Visceral' often refers to a 'gut reaction', an automatic response coming from one's core feelings. SlideI had a visceral dislike for the idea, even though it seemed practical.