Kilo Lingo

/ɪˈməʊʃənl/

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Translation

Full of strong feelings, or connected with feelings.

Word origin

From emotion, from Latin emovere, to move out or stir up.

Origin
Latin
Root
emovere
English cognates
emotion, motion, move

Examples

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"To get emotional" often means to be close to tears.

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The goodbye was full of strong feelings.

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"Emotional support" means care for someone's feelings.

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This word is part of lesson 42.