emotive

Example Sentences

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Bob Weir, a founding member of countercultural icons the Grateful Dead, known for his singular guitar playing, emotive singing and vibrant songwriting, has died at 78.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026

They all conveyed a sense of urgency, using emotive language.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2025

Diners were ushered into a grand, circular room, served by waiters dressed in "hanfu", and treated to an eight-act performance involving twirling dancers and emotive dialogue from actors.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

In any case, Mr. Bottum’s argument is less textual and more emotive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

Notwithstanding this large body of theory, the role of color in art rests primarily on its sensuous and emotive appeal, in contrast to the more cerebral quality generally associated with line.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson