1
: of or relating to the emotions
2
: appealing to or expressing emotion
the emotive use of language
3
chiefly British
: causing strong emotions often in support of or against something
… the latest proposal aimed at breaking a long-running deadlock over the emotive issue of whaling …—
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emotively
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The restrictive environment presented formidable challenges, which included writing songs for a somewhat reticent character such as Leo Frank, who is not particularly emotive.
—David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
That includes two Aboriginal staff, George (Wayne Blair) and Sister Mum (prolific Australian TV actress and emotive standout Deborah Mailman) who, with Sister Eileen, nurture the next generation while reconciling multiple schools of thought in the name of survival.
—Ella Kemp, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Young has expertly plucked the emotive elements of Valland’s account, and mined her correspondence with Jaujard, her work confidant, for additional tidbits that offer more depth.
—Nina Siegal, New York Times, 17 May 2025
There are an array of both fan favorite and niche characters, solid-looking action, and enough emotive force to drive an interesting story.
—Callum Booth, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 25 May 2025
That includes two Aboriginal staff, George (Wayne Blair) and Sister Mum (prolific Australian TV actress and emotive standout Deborah Mailman) who, with Sister Eileen, nurture the next generation while reconciling multiple schools of thought in the name of survival.
—Ella Kemp, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
Young has expertly plucked the emotive elements of Valland’s account, and mined her correspondence with Jaujard, her work confidant, for additional tidbits that offer more depth.
—Nina Siegal, New York Times, 17 May 2025
There are an array of both fan favorite and niche characters, solid-looking action, and enough emotive force to drive an interesting story.
—Callum Booth, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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“Emotive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotive. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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