Synonyms for

Emotions

Verb / ɪˈməʊʃʌnz / / ˈi:məʊʃʌnz / Another word for emotions — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Emotions are strong feelings that people experience, such as happiness, sadness, anger, fear, and love.

Synonyms & similar words

emotion feelings sentiments passions moods temperaments affections reactions responses attitudes sensations vibes affects perceptions impressions experiences sentiency sentience sensibility sensivity susceptibility

Synonyms by register

Formal

feelings sentiments affect disposition

Informal

feelings moods vibes what you're feeling

Literary

passions affections humors

Antonyms

apathy indifference stoicism unfeelingness detachment calmness

Common collocations

  • strong emotions
  • complex emotions
  • display emotions
  • control emotions
  • suppress emotions
  • raw emotions
  • mixed emotions
  • intense emotions

Word family

noun emotion
adjective emotional

Usage note

While 'feelings' can be a synonym, 'emotions' often refers to more intense or complex states. 'Affect' is a more technical term used in psychology.

Example sentences

  1. She felt a rush of emotions when she saw her best friend after a year.
  2. His emotions got the best of him and he yelled at his sister.
  3. The movie was so sad that it brought out her emotions.
  4. He tried to control his emotions during the speech, but he couldn't help but cry.
  5. She expressed her emotions through her paintings.

Quotes

  • The emotion that can break your heart is sometimes the very one that heals it... -Nicholas Sparks
  • The emotions that we experience in dreams are just as real as the emotions we experience when we are awake. -Daniel Goleman
  • If you want to be happy, do not dwell in the past, do not worry about the future, focus on living fully in the present. -Roy T. Bennett

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