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Meaning of emotions
strong feelings, such as happiness, sadness, or fear
Etymology of emotions
The word "emotions" comes from the Old French word "emocioun", which is derived from the Latin word "emotio", meaning "a stirring up" or "agitation"
The Latin word "emotio" is a combination of "e-" (meaning "out" or "away") and "motio" (meaning "movement"), and is related to the verb "emovere", which means "to move out" or "stir up"
The word "emotions" has been used in English since the 17th century to describe strong feelings or passions
Synonyms
feelings
sentiments
passions
sensations
affections
moods
temperaments
personalities
characteristics
traits
attributes
qualities
states
conditions
experiences
reactions
responses
instincts
intuitions
impulses
motivations
desires
needs
wants
wishes
hopes
dreams
aspirations
emotions
excitement
enthusiasm
eagerness
zeal
fervor
ardor
passion
fire
energy
drive
motivation
inspiration
sentiments
emotions
feelings
sensibilities
sensitivities
susceptibilities
vulnerabilities
fragilities
sensitiveness
tenderness
emotionalism
emotionalization
sentimentality
sentimentalism
sensibility
sensitivity
Definitions
- A strong feeling, such as happiness, sadness, or fear, that is a natural part of being human
- * A person's emotional state at a particular time
- * The part of a person's character that consists of their feelings
Usage Examples
- The movie evoked strong emotions in the audience, ranging from joy to sadness
- * She tried to control her emotions during the difficult conversation
- * The artist's use of color and light conveyed a sense of emotions and mood in the painting
Antonyms
calmness
serenity
tranquility
peacefulness
indifference
apathy
numbness
coolness
detachment
objectivity
rationality
logic
reserve
restraint
control
composure
stability
steadiness
levelheadedness
clearheadedness
sobriety