emotion
Usage
What are other ways to say emotion?
The noun emotion refers to a feeling that is intensified: agitated by emotion. Passion is strong or violent emotion, often so powerful that it takes over the mind or judgment: stirred to a passion of anger. Sentiment is a mixture of thought and feeling, especially refined or tender feeling: Recollections are often colored by sentiment. Feeling is a general term for a subjective point of view as well as for specific sensations: to be guided by feeling rather than by facts; a feeling of sadness, of rejoicing.
Example Sentences
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So attuned had he become to his character’s sensitivity by that point that the emotions flowed naturally.
From Los Angeles Times
“I said, ‘Oh God, mom, she was wearing my gloves,’” she said, her voice catching with emotion.
From Los Angeles Times
"Simon's case is one that has evoked a great deal of emotion, but I would ask people to be mindful about commentary to ensure those charged are able to have a fair trial," he added.
From BBC
Sensing my bubbling emotions, Dad twists around in his seat and squeezes my knee.
From Literature
Rather than signaling identity, they emphasize adaptability, allowing cats to express a wide range of needs and emotions to the people they live with.
From Science Daily
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
