1
: of or relating to the emotions
2
: appealing to or expressing emotion
the emotive use of language
3
chiefly British
: causing strong emotions often in support of or against something
… the latest proposal aimed at breaking a long-running deadlock over the emotive issue of whaling …—
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emotively
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Domingo, celebrated for his emotive and dynamic work on stage and screen, is now being recognized at a prestigious level, making his mark as one of the few Black men to earn a nomination in this category.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
By the end, we’re also given a typically emotive Diana Warren ballad, sung by H.E.R.
The performances, too, couldn’t be better.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The last few years have been very trying for the Pompano Beach, Fla. rapper and his latest releases have all been very emotive and introspective.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The greatest strength of the film is Friedland’s interest in staying so firmly in Ruth’s perspective and her changing world (and Chalfant is wonderfully emotive in the role), so a third act jump to check in with Steve feels out of place and off-putting.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024
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Shelby Stewart, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
By the end, we’re also given a typically emotive Diana Warren ballad, sung by H.E.R.
The performances, too, couldn’t be better.
—Frank Scheck, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
The last few years have been very trying for the Pompano Beach, Fla. rapper and his latest releases have all been very emotive and introspective.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Nov. 2024
The greatest strength of the film is Friedland’s interest in staying so firmly in Ruth’s perspective and her changing world (and Chalfant is wonderfully emotive in the role), so a third act jump to check in with Steve feels out of place and off-putting.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2024
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“Emotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotive. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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