emotion
/i'mouʃn/
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Definition
Noun 1. A strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others. It is a complex psychological and physiological state that involves a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response. Emotions are distinct from moods, which are longer-lasting but less intense, and from feelings, which are the subjective experiences of emotions. 2. Any instance of such a feeling. This refers to a specific, identifiable occurrence of an emotional state, such as joy, anger, fear, or sadness.
Examples of Usage
- As a general concept:
- Her voice was full of emotion.
- The debate was heated, with both sides arguing with great emotion.
- He struggled to control his emotion.
- Referring to a specific type or instance:
- Love is a powerful emotion.
- She felt a sudden emotion of gratitude.
- He expressed the emotion of sadness through his music.
Advanced Usage
- "With emotion": in a way that shows strong feeling.
- She spoke with emotion about her childhood.
- "A wave/rush/surge of emotion": a sudden, powerful feeling.
- A wave of emotion overcame him when he saw the old photograph.
- "To show/display emotion": to allow one's feelings to be visible to others.
- He rarely shows emotion in public.
Variants and Related Words
- Emotional (adj): relating to or characterized by emotion; easily affected by or showing emotion.
- It was an emotional speech.
- She is a very emotional person.
- Emotionless (adj): showing or feeling no emotion.
- His face was completely emotionless.
- Emote (verb): to express emotion, especially in an excessive or theatrical manner.
- The actor emoted powerfully on stage.
Synonyms
- Feeling: A general term for an emotional state or reaction.
- Passion: A very strong, barely controllable emotion.
- Sentiment: A view or attitude toward a situation, often influenced by emotion.
Related Phrases
- Run high: (for emotions) to be intense or strong.
- Tensions were running high in the meeting room.
- Get carried away: to become so excited or emotional that one loses self-control.
- I got carried away by the excitement and spent too much money.