emotive
adjective
emo·tive
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Definition of emotive
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
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Other Words from emotive
emotively
adverb
emotivity
\ i-ˌmō-ˈti-və-tē
, ˌē-ˌmō- \
noun
, ˌē-ˌmō- \
noun
Examples of emotive in a Sentence
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There could not have been a better choice for soloist than Jennifer Johnson Cano, whose dark and lustrous mezzo-soprano and emotive power held the audience spellbound. — cleveland.com, "Cleveland Orchestra wraps classical season in challenging, satisfying manner," 20 Aug. 2019 In the last tortured months of Prime Minister Theresa May’s tenure, Johnson drilled down on an emotive theme: Brexit at all costs. — Ishaan Tharoor, Washington Post, "Boris Johnson’s rise could be a preamble to his fall," 23 July 2019 In a contest with the logic of trade-offs, the emotive power of Sir David’s cinematography is likely to win. — The Economist, "The inflexibility of plastic," 25 July 2019 This is made worse by the overly emotive manner in which the dialogue is frequently presented. — Washington Post, "‘Sea of Solitude’ is a well-meaning misfire," 11 July 2019 The far right has set off a vicious circle of disinformation by filling the information and communication gap on topics such as demographic change with emotive, speculative and hysterical content instead of facts. — Jacob Davey, Time, "We Analyzed How the "Great Replacement" and Far Right Ideas Spread Online. The Trends Reveal Deep Concerns.," 18 July 2019 Critics tend to key in on her distinctive vocal tones, emotive lyrics, billowing guitar phrases and the balance of a melodic indie-pop and a grittier avant-garde. — Jeff Milo, Detroit Free Press, "Detroit indie rocker Stef Chura earns glowing reviews for new album 'Midnight'," 5 July 2019 Gruber had quickly become one of the Chicago D.I.Y. rock scene’s most emotive new talents and trusted confidants after moving to the city from Cincinnati in 2014. — Jessi Roti, chicagotribune.com, "Local musician Trey Gruber’s songs find new life after his death; preserved through ‘Herculean’ effort by loved ones," 27 June 2019 Painted in vivid blue with a red interior, Zubrzycki’s gracefully crafted viola organista combines the polyphonic capacity of a keyboard—allowing it to play multiple melodies at once—with the sensitivity and emotive range of strings. — Claudia Kalb, National Geographic, "Why Leonardo da Vinci’s brilliance endures, 500 years after his death," 12 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'emotive.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for emotive
emotive
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of emotive
: of or relating to emotions
British
: causing strong emotions for or against something
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