1
: of or relating to the emotions
2
: appealing to or expressing emotion
the emotive use of language
3
chiefly British
: causing strong emotions often in support of or against something
… the latest proposal aimed at breaking a long-running deadlock over the emotive issue of whaling …—
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emotively
adverb
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But for whatever reason, emotive defendants do not play well with juries.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 5 June 2025
The internet is debating whether the emotive interaction was merely an intimate exchange between peer artists or an indication that Bieber is not doing as well as his fans would hope.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The name of the body of water has become an emotive issue for Iranians who embrace their country’s long history as the Persian Empire.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
The restrictive environment presented formidable challenges, which included writing songs for a somewhat reticent character such as Leo Frank, who is not particularly emotive.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 5 June 2025
The internet is debating whether the emotive interaction was merely an intimate exchange between peer artists or an indication that Bieber is not doing as well as his fans would hope.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 27 May 2025
The name of the body of water has become an emotive issue for Iranians who embrace their country’s long history as the Persian Empire.
—Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 7 May 2025
The restrictive environment presented formidable challenges, which included writing songs for a somewhat reticent character such as Leo Frank, who is not particularly emotive.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
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“Emotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotive. Accessed 21 Jun. 2025.
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