Meaning & Definition of word "Emotive"
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Emotive
/ɪˈmoʊ.tɪv/
adjective:
- 1. Arousing or able to arouse strong emotions.
- Example: The film's emotive score left the audience in tears.
- 2. Expressing or characterized by emotion.
- Example: Her emotive speech captured the hearts of everyone in the room.
- 3. Relating to or involving emotion.
- Example: The artist's work is known for its emotive power and depth.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'emotion', combined with the suffix '-ive', indicating a tendency to.
Common Phrases and Expressions
emotive language:
Language that is intended to evoke an emotional response.
emotive appeal:
A method of persuasion that relies on emotional rather than rational arguments.
Related Words
emotion:
A complex reaction involving subjective experience, physiological response, and behavioral or expressive response.
motive:
A reason for doing something, especially one that is hidden or not obvious.
Slang Meanings of emotive
Meaning: Feels
Example Sentence: That movie gave me all the feels, it was so emotive!
Meaning: Emo
Example Sentence: His lyrics are so emo, really emotive.