emotive

/ɪˈməʊtɪv/ (bre, ipa) · [ɪmˈotɪv] /ɪˈməʊtɪv/ (ame, ipa) · [ɪmˈotɪv] /i-ˈmō-tiv How to pronounce emotive (audio)/ (ame, mw)

emotive — adjective

  • emotivepositive
  • more emotivecomparative
  • most emotivesuperlative

1. making people feel something strongly, especially in ways that quickly create sy

1.形容詞C1
釋義

making people feel something strongly, especially in ways that quickly create sympathy, anger, or excitement.

例句

Lien gave an emotive speech about the hospital that had closed in her town.

emotive + speech about a public issue

The newspaper chose an emotive headline to spark anger after the factory fire.

emotive headline designed to influence readers

同義詞
  • moving

    usually positive or sympathetic; emotive can also provoke anger or fear

  • stirring

    often inspiring; emotive is broader and can be more strategic

  • provocative

    focuses on causing reaction or argument, not always strong feeling

反義詞
  • neutral

    does not try to push the audience toward a strong emotional response

  • matter-of-fact

    plain and unemotional in tone

文法句型

emotive + speech/article/issue

highly emotive

用法筆記

Often describes words, images, music, or public messages that are chosen to influence feelings strongly. Distinguish from sense 2 — this sense focuses on the effect on the audience, not simply on showing feeling.

常見錯誤

❌The report gave emotive facts about rent prices.
✅The report used emotive language about rent prices.
💡emotive usually describes the wording, image, or appeal that creates the feeling, not neutral facts themselves.

2. showing a lot of feeling, or based more on emotion than on calm analysis.

2.形容詞C1
釋義

showing a lot of feeling, or based more on emotion than on calm analysis.

例句

Mauricio grew emotive when he described meeting his daughter after the war.

be/grow emotive when recalling a personal event

The judge warned both lawyers not to become too emotive during closing statements.

too emotive in a formal setting

同義詞
  • emotional

    the nearest everyday word; emotive is more formal and often evaluative

  • passionate

    often approving and energetic; emotive can sound less controlled

  • sentimental

    suggests soft or excessive feeling, not just strong expression

反義詞
  • detached

    keeps personal feeling out of the response

  • analytical

    focuses on reasons and evidence rather than emotion

文法句型

be emotive

emotive style

highly emotive person

用法筆記

Often used when a person, reply, or discussion openly shows feeling, sometimes more than the situation seems to need. Distinguish from sense 1 — sense 1 is about causing emotion in others, while this sense is about expressing or relying on emotion.

常見錯誤

❌The graph is emotive because the numbers are sad.
✅The commentary around the graph is emotive.
💡charts and raw figures are not emotive unless the presentation itself shows or pushes emotion.