Definitions
- Describing a strong emotional reaction that is felt in the gut or stomach. - Referring to an intense feeling that is experienced physically rather than intellectually. - Talking about a response that is immediate and automatic, without conscious thought or analysis.
- Referring to a behavior or action that is natural and automatic, without conscious thought or training. - Describing a response that is based on innate knowledge or intuition rather than learned behavior. - Talking about a reaction that is immediate and unthinking, based on survival or self-preservation.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe an immediate and automatic response.
- 2Both words suggest a lack of conscious thought or analysis.
- 3Both words can be used to describe a physical or emotional reaction.
- 4Both words imply a natural or innate behavior.
What is the difference?
- 1Focus: Viscerally emphasizes the physical sensation of a reaction, while instinctively focuses on the automatic nature of the behavior.
- 2Usage: Viscerally is more commonly used to describe emotional reactions, while instinctively is more often used to describe physical behaviors.
- 3Connotation: Viscerally has a stronger connotation of intensity and immediacy, while instinctively suggests a more natural and automatic response.
- 4Scope: Viscerally is more limited in scope, describing primarily emotional reactions, while instinctively can describe a wider range of behaviors and actions.
Remember this!
Viscerally and instinctively both describe an immediate and automatic response, but with different emphases. Viscerally emphasizes the physical sensation of a reaction, often in an emotional context, while instinctively focuses on the automatic nature of a behavior, often in a physical context. The two words have different origins and connotations, with viscerally suggesting intensity and instinctively suggesting naturalness.
