emotion
noun
emo·tion
i-ˈmō-shən 
1
a
: a conscious mental reaction (such as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body
b
: a state of feeling
c
: the affective aspect of consciousness : feeling
2
a
b
obsolete
: disturbance
Examples of emotion in a Sentence
a display of raw emotion
The defendant showed no emotion when the verdict was read.
She was overcome with emotion at the news of her friend's death.
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
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Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025
Alas, without existing in the room, the artist managed to provoke emotion and spur a conversation about aesthetics.
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
The result is a track infused with sincere emotion, subtle momentum and an ethereal dreaminess worthy of the song’s title.
—Regina Kim, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Single people are being more mindful and choosing partners who can communicate, regulate their emotions, and support their growth.
—Dominique Fluker, Essence, 3 Jan. 2025
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“Emotion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotion. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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emotion
noun
emo·tion
i-ˈmō-shən
1
: strong feeling : excitement
2
: a mental reaction (as anger or fear) marked by strong feeling and usually causing physical effects
Medical Definition
emotion
noun
emo·tion
i-ˈmō-shən
1
: the affective aspect of consciousness
2
: a state of feeling
3
: a conscious mental reaction (as anger or fear) subjectively experienced as strong feeling usually directed toward a specific object and typically accompanied by physiological and behavioral changes in the body compare affect
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