emotive

/ɪˈmoʊtɪv/ /iˈmoʊtɪv/

noun

(grammar) A word or construct that expresses an emotion.

Examples :

""Wow!" is an emotive used to express surprise. "

adjective

Of or relating to emotion.

Examples :

"The teacher's emotive speech about the importance of hard work inspired the students. "

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adjective

Appealing to the emotions.

Examples :

"The speech was very emotive, stirring strong feelings of sadness in the audience. "

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adjective

(grammar) Expressing an emotion.

Examples :

"The exclamation "Ouch!" is an emotive word because it expresses pain. "

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Meanings

Examples :

""Wow!" is an emotive used to express surprise. "

Examples :

"The teacher's emotive speech about the importance of hard work inspired the students. "

Examples :

"The speech was very emotive, stirring strong feelings of sadness in the audience. "

Examples :

"The exclamation "Ouch!" is an emotive word because it expresses pain. "

Related Words

students noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

appealing verb

To call upon another to decide a question controverted, to corroborate a statement, to vindicate one's rights, etc.

emotions noun

A person's internal state of being and involuntary physiological response to an object or a situation, based on or tied to physical state and sensory data.

expresses noun

A mode of transportation, often a train, that travels quickly or directly.

importance noun

The quality or condition of being important or worthy of note.

construct noun

Something constructed from parts.

exclamation noun

A loud calling or crying out, for example as in surprise, pain, grief, joy, anger, etc.

stirring verb

To incite to action

surprise noun

Something unexpected.

relating verb

To tell in a descriptive way.

expressing verb

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

inspired verb

To infuse into the mind; to communicate to the spirit; to convey, as by a divine or supernatural influence; to disclose preternaturally; to produce in, as by inspiration.