emotive

Describes something that causes strong feelings or emotions.

ruОписывает то, что вызывает сильные чувства или эмоции.esDescribe algo que provoca emociones o sentimientos fuertes; que expresa o apela a las emociones.frDécrit ce qui suscite des sentiments ou des émotions forts, ou ce qui exprime des émotions.deBezeichnet etwas, das starke Gefühle oder Emotionen hervorruft oder mit ihnen verbunden ist; oft im Sinne von gefühlsbetont oder emotional ansprechend.ptDescreve algo que provoca ou expressa sentimentos e emoções intensas; que comove ou toca emocionalmente.zh形容能引起强烈情感或情绪的事物。arصفة تصف ما يثير مشاعر قوية أو انفعالات، أو ما يتصل بالتعبير عن العواطف.

1. Causing strong emotion B2 formal

   Arousing or expressing intense feelings, especially sadness, anger, or sympathy.

   • The documentary used emotive language to highlight the crisis.
   • His speech was highly emotive and moved the audience to tears.
   • The painting's emotive power comes from its use of dark colors.

   ruВызывающий сильные эмоцииesemotivofrqui émeut fortementdeStarke Emotionen hervorrufendptQue desperta emoções forteszh引发强烈情感的arمُثير للمشاعر

   Synonymes: emotionalmovingpoignantpowerfulstirringtouching

   Antonymes: impassiveunaffectingunemotional

2. Emotional in nature B2 formal

   Relating to or characterized by emotion rather than reason.

   • The debate became more emotive than factual.
   • She gave an emotive response to the criticism.
   • Emotive appeals are often used in political campaigns.

   ruЭмоциональныйesEmotivo, emocionalfrémotionneldeemotionalptEmocionalzh情感的arعاطفي

   Synonymes: affectiveemotionalpassionatesentimental

   Antonymes: dispassionatelogicalobjectiverationalunemotional

• more emotive comparative form
• most emotive superlative form