noun

emotions

emotions, feelings

He finds it hard to express his emotions.

He finds it hard to express his emotions.

Fear and joy are basic human emotions.

Fear and joy are basic human emotions.

to express/show/hide ((one's)) emotions to communicate or conceal one's feelings He finds it hard to express his emotions.

a range of emotions a variety of different feelings The film evoked a wide range of emotions.

Synonyms: feelings, sentiments

From Latin 'emovere' (to move out, stir up), from 'e-' (out) + 'movere' (to move). An emotion is something that 'moves' you.

Think of 'e-motion' as 'energy in motion'. Emotions are the energies that move us to act.

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