Emotive Meaning in English
word
ˈiˌmoʊtɪv/, /ɪˈmoʊtɪv
ee-MOH-tiv
ɪmˈəʊtɪv
ih-MOH-tiv
Definition
Describes something that relates to or causes strong emotions or feelings, often stirring people emotionally.
Usage & Nuances
More formal or academic than 'emotional'. Commonly used to describe language, music, art, or topics that provoke feelings. Not used to describe a person's personality directly (use 'emotional' for that).
Spanish: emotivoPortuguese (BR): emotivoPortuguese (PT): emotivoChinese (Simplified): 情感的Chinese (Traditional): 情感的Hindi: भावनात्मकArabic: عاطفيBengali: ভাবপ্রবণ - আবেগপ্রবণ (কথা/শিল্প) Russian: эмоциональный (оценочно) - вызывающий эмоцииJapanese: 感情的な - 強い感情を喚起するVietnamese: gây xúc động - khơi gợi cảm xúcKorean: 감정적인 (언어/예술에 대해)Turkish: duygusal (sanat, dil için)Urdu: جذباتی (تاثر پیدا کرنے والا)Indonesian: emosional (untuk seni, bahasa)
Example Sentences
The politician gave an emotive speech.
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Music can be very emotive.
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The artist uses emotive colors in her paintings.
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He chose his words carefully to create an emotive response from the audience.
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Some advertisements use emotive language to persuade people.
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The movie’s ending was so emotive that many viewers cried.
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