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Emoting: meaning, definitions and examples

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emoting

 

[ ɪˈmoʊtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

expressing emotions

Emoting refers to the act of expressing or conveying emotions, often in a dramatic or exaggerated manner. It is commonly associated with performance arts such as acting, where the performer communicates feelings through facial expressions, body language, and vocal intonations. In broader contexts, emoting can also describe the ways individuals express their emotions in everyday life, shaping interpersonal communications and relationships.

Synonyms

displaying, expressing, manifesting.

Examples of usage

  • She was emoting beautifully during the play.
  • He struggled with emoting the joy he felt inside.
  • The actor is known for emoting deeply in his film roles.

Translations

Translations of the word "emoting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 expressando emoções

🇮🇳 भावनाएँ व्यक्त करना

🇩🇪 Emotionen ausdrücken

🇮🇩 mengekspresikan emosi

🇺🇦 вираження емоцій

🇵🇱 wyrażanie emocji

🇯🇵 感情を表現する

🇫🇷 exprimer des émotions

🇪🇸 expresar emociones

🇹🇷 duyguları ifade etmek

🇰🇷 감정을 표현하다

🇸🇦 التعبير عن المشاعر

🇨🇿 vyjadřování emocí

🇸🇰 vyjadrenie emócií

🇨🇳 表达情感

🇸🇮 izražanje čustev

🇮🇸 tjá tilfinningar

🇰🇿 эмоцияларды білдіру

🇬🇪 ემოციების გამოხატვა

🇦🇿 emosiyaları ifadə etmək

🇲🇽 expresar emociones

Etymology

The word 'emote' comes from the combination of 'e-' (a variant of 'ex-', meaning 'out') and 'mote', derived from the Latin 'movere', which means 'to move'. Initially adopted in theatrical contexts in the early 20th century, 'emote' was used to describe the way actors portray emotions on stage. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass any expressive display of emotions in various forms of communication, from drama to literature and even real-life interactions. In contemporary usage, 'emoting' has taken on a broader sense, often associated with authenticity and emotional openness in personal relationships.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,467, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.