émotif — meaning in English

English meaning

• effusive adj Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
• emotional adj Relating to feelings rather than logic or fact.

Senses

émotif is used for these senses in English:

• effusive Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).

effusive — full definition

1. adj Gushy; unrestrained, extravagant or excessive (in emotional expression).
2. adj Pouring, spilling out freely; overflowing.
3. adj Extrusive; having solidified after being poured out as molten lava.

emotional — full definition

1. adj Relating to feelings rather than logic or fact.
2. adj Easily affected by or quick to show feelings, especially in a way that produces visible reaction such as tears.

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