ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Emotive

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɪˈməʊtɪv/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Emotive is an adjective meaning Of or relating to emotion.

Meaning

Of or relating to emotion.

More Meanings

  1. Appealing to the emotions.
  2. (grammar) Expressing an emotion.
  3. (grammar) A word or construct that expresses an emotion.

Example Sentences

He was the kind of man to whom some human object for pouring out his heart upon—were it emotive or were it choleric—was almost a necessity.

Word Forms

Synonyms for emotive

Depending on context, synonyms include emotional, affective, affectional.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include emotional, affective, affectional, sentimental, delicate, sensitive.

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