emotion

The word “emotion” means a strong feeling, such as joy, anger, fear, or sadness, often accompanied by physical changes in the body. In plain terms, a feeling, like happiness, anger, or fear, that affects how you think and act.

“Emotion” is pronounced ih-MOH-shuhn (/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/ in IPA).

Here is “emotion” used in a sentence: “She struggled to hide her emotion as she read the letter.”

Words with a similar meaning to “emotion” include kibun, sensation, sentiment, senniment and touch.

“Emotion” is a noun.

The word “emotion” comes from Latin. From French émotion, from émouvoir ("to excite" or "to stir up"), based on Latin emovere, "to move out" or "agitate.".

“Emotion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B1 level.

An "emotion" is a strong reaction such as joy, anger, fear, or sadness, often accompanied by physical changes in the body. A "feeling" is a broader, softer word that can also cover physical sensations and milder impressions. In everyday speech the two overlap, but "emotion" usually implies greater intensity.

Use "emotion" for a specific, often intense reaction to something, such as fear at bad news. Use "mood" for a more general, longer-lasting state of mind, such as feeling cheerful all day. An emotion is usually triggered by an event, while a mood can linger without a clear cause.

"Emotion" can be both. It is countable when referring to specific feelings, as in "conflicting emotions," and uncountable when referring to emotional intensity in general, as in "she spoke with great emotion."

An "emotion" is a strong feeling such as joy or anger, often felt physically. A "sentiment" is a view or attitude shaped by feeling, and tends to be gentler and more thoughtful. You experience an emotion, but you express a sentiment.