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

Examples of emotive in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Bellocchio’s narrative rhythms ensure that the complicated, fascinating ideas are dramatized through intense, emotive moments and stirring images. Armond White, National Review, 31 May 2024 The authors suggested this meant humans had selected for dogs with emotive eyes. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 May 2024 This strong vibration is due to a combative square between the emotive Moon in your private 8th house and excitable Jupiter in your outgoing 11th house, which could leave you unsure of how to act. Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 Mar. 2024 OpenAI has paused the use of Sky, a voice that generated controversy due to its likeness to Scarlett Johansson's emotive AI in Spike Jonze's Her, to address concerns. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for emotive 

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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 7 Jun. 2024.

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