emotive

adjective

emo·​tive i-ˈmō-tiv How to pronounce emotive (audio)
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 …Tom Pfeiffer
emotively adverb
emotivity noun

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In 2014, alternative-pop singer Banks made her debut with the emotive and experimental Goddess. Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024 The vulnerable track includes many emotive, yet empowering lines that allow fans into the personal life of the 26-year-old. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 5 Nov. 2024 Grand Central was an emotive starting point, but the menu owes as much of its character to another city dining tradition. Caroline Hatchett, Robb Report, 1 Nov. 2024 When the Pacific Northwest band released its game-changing album Nevermind in 1991, its single Smells Like Teen Spirit quickly took over the MTV airwaves—alongside a whole lot of guitar-smashing and emotive vocals. Christina Pérez, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for emotive 

Word History

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of emotive was in 1830

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“Emotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotive. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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