Synonyms for

Emotion

Verb / ɪˈməʊʃʌn / / ˈi:ˌməʊʃʌn / Another word for emotion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Emotion is a feeling that comes from inside and affects how a person thinks and acts.

Synonyms & similar words

feeling sentiment passion heart soul mood spirit temperament attitude disposition affect reaction response sensation vibe aura ambiance climate atmosphere vitality

Synonyms by register

Formal

sentiment feeling affect passion

Informal

feeling vibe mood what you feel

Literary

passion ardor spirit heart

Antonyms

apathy indifference stoicism unfeelingness detachment calmness composure

Common collocations

  • strong emotion
  • complex emotion
  • raw emotion
  • display emotion
  • control emotion
  • understand emotion
  • mixed emotion
  • wave of emotion

Word family

noun emotion
adjective emotional
adverb emotionally

Usage note

Emotion refers to a strong feeling deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships. It is often contrasted with reason or intellect.

Example sentences

  1. She couldn't control her emotions when she received the surprise gift.
  2. The movie was full of emotion and made her cry.
  3. He expressed his emotions through his art.
  4. When her team won the game, she felt a rush of emotion.
  5. She tried to hide her emotions, but her face showed everything.

Quotes

  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller
  • The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. - Nelson Mandela
  • It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint-Exupery

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