English Explanatory Dictionary

bowels

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The deepest or innermost part.
  2. The concept or quality that defines something at its very core.
  3. The intestines.
  4. Compassion, sympathy.
  5. The body as the source of offspring.
noun
  1. plural of bowel

Pronunciation

/ˈbaʊ.əlz/ En-us-bowels.ogg

Word forms

bowels

Synonyms

centre/center core heart crux essence guts bowels sum brass tacks gist drift gravamen heart and soul heartstring heartstrings inwardness kernel marrow meat moral of the story nitty-gritty nub nuts and bolts pith punctum saliens quintessence soul spirit stuff substance tenor entrails innards insides fellow feeling pity commiseration compassion empathy mercy remorse rue ruth sympathy tenderheartedness loving-kindness

Derived words

bowelless move one's bowels
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