emotion
noun
an affective state of consciousness in which joy, sorrow, fear, hate, or the like, is experienced, as distinguished from cognitive and volitional states of consciousness.
emotions
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pluralof emotion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Because the differences appear during development, the findings also raise the possibility that support aimed at helping autistic children interpret facial emotions could be particularly beneficial when introduced earlier in childhood.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 28, 2026
Goblikon’s raspy voice, the way he wobbles and the way he expresses emotions under the mask are a direct result of the ghostwriter’s full commitment to the character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 27, 2026
Life is made up of both, just as sadness and contentment are not contradictory emotions but things people feel together.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 26, 2026
The first is trauma bonding — people using others to regulate their emotions.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2026
My emotions spun around and around like a broken compass, not quite sure where to land.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
