emotion

Definition

  • noun: a strong feeling (such as love, anger, joy, hate, or fear)
  • noun: the affective aspect of consciousness
  • synonyms: disturbance, excitement, feeling

Examples

  • I have 'mixed emotions' [='mixed feelings'] about doing this. [=I'm not sure if I want to do this or not]

  • He's always found it hard to express (his) 'emotions'. [=to show his feelings]

  • The defendant showed/displayed no 'emotion' when the verdict was read.

Movie quotes

  • (..) MAGGIE: What do you mean? I mean, what happens physically? Well. Tear ducts operate on a normal basis to lubricate and protect the eye. When you have an emotion, they overact and create tears. Why? Why do they overact? I don't know. Maybe... Maybe emotion becomes so intense... (..)
    1998 City of Angels