Translation
emotion, feeling
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Word origin
Formed in the sixteenth century from the verb émouvoir ('to move, to stir'), on the model of motion, and ultimately from Latin emovere ('to move out, to stir up'), from e- ('out') and movere ('to move'). English borrowed 'emotion' from French.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- emovere
- English cognates
- emotion, motion, move
Grammar
Examples
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She read the letter with a great deal of emotion.
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His voice was trembling with emotion.
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This film stirs up very strong feelings.
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He hides his feelings badly.
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A powerful wave of feeling swept through the whole room.
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émotion: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 20, lesson 11: émotion, minuit, humeur and 7 more words.