emotion
word
/ˈiˌmoʊʃən/
i-MOH-shuhn
/ɪmˈəʊʃən/
i-MOH-shuhn
Definition
An emotion is a feeling such as happiness, anger, fear, or sadness. It is a mental and physical response to people, situations, or thoughts.
Usage & Nuances
Often used in psychology, everyday conversation, and art. 'Emotion' is slightly broader or more formal than 'feeling'; common phrases include 'show emotion', 'control your emotions', and 'full of emotion'.
Spanish: emoción - sentimientoPortuguese (BR): emoção - sentimentoPortuguese (PT): emoção - sentimentoChinese (Simplified): 情感 - 情绪Chinese (Traditional): 情感 - 情緒Hindi: भावना - जज़्बातArabic: عاطفة - شعورBengali: অনুভূতি - আবেগRussian: эмоцияJapanese: 感情Vietnamese: cảm xúcKorean: 감정Turkish: duyguUrdu: جذبہIndonesian: emosi
Example Sentences
Fear is a strong emotion.
basic
Music can change your emotion.
basic
She spoke with a lot of emotion.
basic
He tried not to show emotion during the interview.
natural
Her voice was full of emotion when she thanked her parents.
natural
Sometimes it's hard to put your emotions into words.
natural