Emote

Quick meaning: Emote is a verb meaning To display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner.

Meaning

To display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner.

More Meanings

1. To deliver (a speech), say (lines of a play, words), etc., in a dramatic or emotional manner, especially if overly so.
2. To display (excessive) emotion, especially while acting.
3. To express a virtual action, presented to other users as a graphic or reported speech, rather than sending a straightforward message.
4. To perform a short action, such as a gesture or a dance move, which may be seen by other players but does not have any effect on gameplay.
5. (Internet, text messaging) A virtual action expressed to other users as a graphic or reported speech rather than a straightforward message.
6. (Internet, Twitch-speak) Clipping of emoticon.
7. (video games) A short action, such as a gesture or a dance move, which may be seen by other players but does not have any effect on gameplay.

Example Sentences

She replied with an emote: "*hugs* I'm sorry"

She doesn't smile much; she doesn't emote. Shannen is still.

Many video games allow players to purchase emotes for real-life money.

Clint Eastwood, huh? You don't see him emoting all over the place, and what woman doesn't want to get down with "Dirty Harry," huh?

Word Forms

• emotes
• emoting
• emoted

Synonyms for emote

Depending on context, synonyms include emotionalize.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include overact, mug, gush, act, emojify, emit.

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