Emotive Meaning
/ɪˈməʊtɪv/, /ɪˈmoʊtɪv/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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adjOf or relating to emotion.
adjAppealing to the emotions.
"He was the kind of man to whom some human object for pouring out his heart upon—were it emotive or were it choleric—was almost a necessity."— 1886, Thomas Hardy, chapter XIX, in The Mayor of Casterbridge:
adjExpressing an emotion.
nounA word or construct that expresses an emotion.
Sentence Examples
The emotive language moved the audience.
The emotive appeal of the music was strong.
The speaker delivered an emotive speech that moved many to tears.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician's ____ language stirred strong reactions among the voters.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The speaker used ____ language to gain the support of the crowd.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician's ____ language stirred strong reactions among the voters.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The speaker used ____ language to gain the support of the crowd.