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
adverb
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McEntire, who gave an emotive rendition of the national anthem at Super Bowl LVIII, also expressed her excitement to perform at the rodeo.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
In her 2020 Oscar-winning role in Judy, her face was hers, both singular and an emotive marvel.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
All in all, the collection was emotive and complete in the sense that there was something for everybody.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The uniting of the horse trainer and Clydesdale at the end is emotive storytelling at its finest!
—Todd Holmes, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 4 Mar. 2025
In her 2020 Oscar-winning role in Judy, her face was hers, both singular and an emotive marvel.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
All in all, the collection was emotive and complete in the sense that there was something for everybody.
—Laia Farran Graves, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
The uniting of the horse trainer and Clydesdale at the end is emotive storytelling at its finest!
—Todd Holmes, Forbes, 19 Feb. 2025
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“Emotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotive. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.
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