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
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Today, the emotive dark-pop Los Angeles band returns after nearly four years to announce their forthcoming album, Dancing on the Wall—and with that, the release of the titular lead single.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026
Dancing shoes Fado music was born in Portugal, and its deeply emotive style, accompanied by string instruments, is a must-experience in Lisbon.
—Natalie Hammond, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Today, the emotive dark-pop Los Angeles band returns after nearly four years to announce their forthcoming album, Dancing on the Wall—and with that, the release of the titular lead single.
—Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
As the emotive Moon enters Sagittarius, curiosity opens our minds to fresh ideas.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
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“Emotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotive. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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