emotion

/ɪˈmoʊʃən/

Definitions

1. noun

a strong feeling, such as happiness, sadness, anger, etc.

“She tried to hide her emotions, but it was clear she was upset.”

2. verb

to affect or be affected by a strong feeling

“The news about the natural disaster really emotionalized the public.”

3. verb

to express or evoke a strong feeling

“The artist’s painting emotionally captured the atmosphere of the city.”

4. noun

a strong and natural response or feeling, especially one that is difficult to control

“The crowd’s emotional response to the news was overwhelming.”

Synonyms

  • feeling
  • passion
  • sentiment

Antonyms

  • apathy
  • indifference