emotive

• Descreve algo que provoca ou expressa sentimentos e emoções intensas; que comove ou toca emocionalmente.

Describes something that causes strong feelings or emotions.

1. Causing strong emotionB2formal

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

   Que desperta emoções fortes

   • 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.

   Sinônimosemotionalmovingpoignantpowerfulstirringtouching

   Antônimosimpassiveunaffectingunemotional

2. Emotional in natureB2formal

   Relating to or characterized by emotion rather than reason.

   Emocional

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

   Sinônimosaffectiveemotionalpassionatesentimental

   Antônimosdispassionatelogicalobjectiverationalunemotional