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Emotive

Verb / ɪˈməʊtɪv / / ˈi:ˌməʊtɪv / Another word for emotive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Emotive means causing strong emotions or feelings.

Synonyms & similar words

affectional affective emotional passionate intense moving arousing touching heartfelt heartwarming soul-stirring evocative expressive dramatic powerful stirring impressive meaningful sentimental poignant profound deep

Example sentences

  1. The speech was very emotive and made everyone feel inspired.
  2. She wrote an emotive letter to her best friend.
  3. The painting was so emotive that it made me feel sad.
  4. The emotive music made me feel happy.
  5. The book was very emotive and made me cry.

Quotes

  • 'Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader - not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon.' - E.L. Doctorow
  • 'Poetry is the spontaneous overflow of powerful feelings: it takes its origin from emotion recollected in tranquility.' - William Wordsworth
  • 'The power of music makes all the difference to me with motivation throughout the day, energy for my workout, or soothing the emotive waters.' - Chantal Kreviazuk

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