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Emotion: meaning, definitions and examples

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emotion

 

[ ษชหˆmษ™สŠสƒ(ษ™)n ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

expressing feelings

A strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general

Synonyms

feeling, passion, sentiment

Examples of usage

  • She was overcome with emotion at the sight of her child.
  • The speech was filled with emotion and brought tears to many eyes.
Context #2 | Noun

psychology

A complex psychological state that involves three distinct components: a subjective experience, a physiological response, and a behavioral or expressive response

Synonyms

affect, feeling, mood

Examples of usage

  • The study of emotion is a fundamental aspect of psychology.
  • Emotions can have a significant impact on behavior and decision-making.
Context #3 | Noun

literature

A literary work or artistic expression that evokes strong feelings in the audience

Synonyms

feeling, passion, sentiment

Examples of usage

  • The movie was a powerful exploration of human emotions.
  • The poem resonated with readers on an emotional level.

Translations

Translations of the word "emotion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น emoรงรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Emotion

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ emosi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะตะผะพั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ emocja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿๆƒ… (ใ‹ใ‚“ใ˜ใ‚‡ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉmotion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ emociรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duygu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์ • (gamjeong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุงุทูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emoce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ emรณcia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆƒ…ๆ„Ÿ (qรญnggวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤustvo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilfinning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะผะพั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ”แƒ›แƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ emosiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ emociรณn

Etymology

The word 'emotion' comes from the Latin word 'emotio' meaning a stirring up, agitation, or excitement. The concept of emotions has been studied throughout history by philosophers, psychologists, and artists, leading to various theories and interpretations of this fundamental aspect of human experience. Emotions play a crucial role in shaping our interactions, relationships, and understanding of the world around us.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,395, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.