Emote: meaning, definitions and examples
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emote
[ ษชหmoสt ]
express feelings
To emote is to express one's emotions in a demonstrative manner. It often refers to the way actors convey intense feelings during performances.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The actor seemed to emote effortlessly during the dramatic scene.
- She could easily emote sadness in her characters.
- He tends to emote loudly when he is excited.
Translations
Translations of the word "emote" in other languages:
๐ต๐น emoรงรฃo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคญเคพเคตเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Emotion
๐ฎ๐ฉ emosi
๐บ๐ฆ ะตะผะพััั
๐ต๐ฑ emocja
๐ฏ๐ต ๆๆ
๐ซ๐ท รฉmotion
๐ช๐ธ emociรณn
๐น๐ท duygular
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฐ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุงุทูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ emoce
๐ธ๐ฐ emรณcia
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆ
๐ธ๐ฎ ฤustvo
๐ฎ๐ธ tilfinning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะผะพัะธั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ emosiya
๐ฒ๐ฝ emociรณn
Etymology
The word 'emote' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'e-', meaning 'out,' and 'mote,' which comes from the Latin 'emotere' meaning 'to move out' or 'to move away.' It gained prominence in the early 20th century, particularly in theatrical contexts, to describe the act of conveying emotions on stage. In the realm of acting, the focus on emoting has become central to performance artistry, emphasizing the importance of emotional authenticity. As the term evolved, it found its way into broader usage, often applied to any situation where emotions are openly expressed, whether in acting, writing, or casual conversation. The rise of social media and digital communication has further expanded its application, where users emote through various platforms by sharing personal feelings and experiences.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #39,400, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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