emotion
noun [C or U] /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/
/-ˈmoʊ-/ Definition
B2 a strong feeling such as love or anger, or strong feelings in general: Like a lot of men, he finds it hard to express his emotions. My mother was overcome with emotion and burst into tears.Strong feelings
(Definition of emotion noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- agony noun
- anguish noun
- ardent adjective
- be convulsed with laughter, rage, etc. idiom
- burn up with sth phrasal verb
- burn with sth phrasal verb
- burst verb
- explosive adjective (EMOTION)
- fiery adjective (STRONG FEELINGS)
- impassioned adjective
- ineffable adjective
- inexpressible adjective
- intensity noun
- outburst noun
- profound adjective (EXTREME)
- pungent adjective
- supercharged adjective (EMOTIONAL)
- vehement adjective
- vehemently adverb
- weak-kneed adjective
Topic:
Strong feelings
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