emotive

[US]/ɪ'məʊtɪv/
[UK]/ɪ'motɪv/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. relating to or characterized by emotions; expressive of emotions; stirring feelings or emotions

Example Sentences

the emotive aspect of symbols.

animal experimentation is an emotive subject.

an emotive trial lawyer; the emotive issue of nuclear disarmament.

his poetry consisted in the use of emotive language.

the comparisons are emotive rather than analytic.

'Home' is a much more emotive word than 'house'.

they've mastered their emotive grunge-pop without haggling with the Man.

These emotive textures also embrace a distinct British Isles influence that becomes danceable at times, and some classical orchestration that adds regality to the disc.

BENJI AT MARINELAND follows the emotive pup underwater as he communes with barracudas, dolphins, fish, and assorted other sea friends.

Real-world Examples

For example, rational emotive behavioral therapy focuses on changing the self-defeating attitudes people form about their life circumstances.

Source: Bilingual Edition of TED-Ed Selected Speeches

Marriage, far beyond such mundane matters as pensions and bank accounts, is of course a hugely emotive subject.

Source: The Economist - International

In any country where voting matters, politicians must find an issue emotive enough to drive their voters to the polls.

Source: Time

Then there is also the Ukraine issue, which has been the most emotive.

Source: Financial Times Podcast

So and such in these constructions also provide emotive emphasis.

Source: English Learning Series 2

Lots of adverbs have emotive qualities.

Source: Engvid-Benjamin Course Collection

Expressionists continued though, in a fragmented way to create emotive work.

Source: Scottish National Gallery

Now, " Revolution" is, uh, a very emotive word.

Source: Gentleman Jack

A great way to do this is to add emotive words, adjectives, adverbs, descriptors.

Source: Quick thinking, smart communication.

Sell a bit of a sub-story; use those emotive words, those feelings that have strong emotions.

Source: Engvid-Benjamin Course Collection

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