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emotive

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˈiˌmoʊtɪv// UK //ɪmˈəʊtɪv// emo·tive

adj. describing something that makes you feel a strong emotion, like love, anger, or sadness. It can also describe words or phrases that are used to make people feel a certain way.

adj. capable of evoking strong emotional responses; also describes language or rhetoric designed to influence feelings rather than logic.


SIMPLE

The speech was very emotive and made many people cry.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician used emotive language to describe the situation, hoping to gain public support for the new law.

COMPLEX

While the data presented was technically accurate, the emotive framing of the report led to a significant public outcry that the government struggled to manage.

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