emotion - Master This Word
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emotion Word Meanings
- a feeling, such as joy or sadness
- a strong personal reaction
- a state of being moved or affected
emotion Example Sentences
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emotion Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/ɪˈməʊʃən/
US
/ɪˈmoʊʃən/
emotion Word Etymology
emotion = e- (out) + motio (movement); Latin → Old French → English. Imagine a wave of feelings rolling out, stirring your heart, like a tide washing over the shore.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
Note 2: LexiTalk designs the learning flow around the linguistics principle of “Comprehensible Input.” When learners encounter material that is slightly above their level but still understandable from context, the brain naturally absorbs the language. That’s why we keep every word inside authentic contexts, using examples and associations to help you understand it and use it flexibly.
Read the FAQ explanation of Comprehensible InputEnglish Brain Route
I pause and set my shoulders, then take a slow breath. A small current moves through me, a shift from tension toward a softer place. I adjust my grip on the cup and hold it there, watching the feeling loosen or tighten. That quiet change colors how I act next, and I decide how to carry on.
Real Context
Emotion is a mental and physical state that colorizes how we perceive events, think about ourselves, and respond to others. It ranges from brief vivid bursts of joy or fear to deeper more lasting reactions that shape our memories and choices. An emotion can be triggered by a sight a sound a memory or a relationship and it often comes with physical signs such as a fast heartbeat or a fluttering chest. In everyday use emotion highlights the specific moment of feeling while mood refers to a longer emotional climate and feeling tends to emphasize the subjective sense. Imagine a wave of feelings rolling out, stirring your heart, like a tide washing over the shore
Usage Reminders
- 1. Use emotion for a specific moment of feeling; 2. Use feelings for general sensations; 3. Do not confuse emotion with mood; 4. You can say have strong emotion or feel a strong emotion; 5. Pair emotion with adjectives like intense, mixed, or overwhelming
Common Misconceptions
- Emotion is only about negative feelings like anger or sadness
- Emotion and mood are the same thing
- Emotion cannot be controlled or managed
- Emotion means you reject reason or thinking
- Emotion always lasts a long time
Thinking Differences
In English, emotion often points to a specific, felt reaction at a moment, whereas mood is a broader, longer lasting climate. Learners frequently say mood when they mean emotion and mix up feelings with emotions.
Learning Tips
- Practice with collocations like strong emotion, emotional reaction, suppressed emotion
- Differentiate emotion from mood by noting time frame
- Use have an emotion or feel an emotion in context
- Pair emotion with adjectives such as intense, overwhelming, mixed
- Record short examples to notice how it shifts with context
- Compare emotion with related words like feeling and affect
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'emotion'?
A.A calculator
B.A feeling
C.A tree
D.A car
Step 2: Usage
Which sentence uses the word 'emotion' correctly?
A.She showed no emotion during the sad movie.
B.He fixed the car with great emotion.
C.The tree displayed emotion in the wind.
D.I calculate my emotions carefully.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is most similar to 'emotion'?
A.Rock
B.Joy
C.Apple
D.Chair
Step 4: Opposite Words
What is the opposite of the word 'emotion'?
A.Banana
B.Bird
C.Apathy
D.Happy
Step 5: Mastery
Can you give an example of a real-life scenario of 'emotion'?
A.She cried tears of joy at her graduation.
B.He drove his car to work every day.
C.The tree stood tall in the middle of the park.
D.I ate a delicious apple for breakfast.
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