emotion
gb/ɪmˈoʊʃən/ us/ɪmˈoʊʃən/
B1
English
~ 2500
érzelem
NOUN
B1
1
érzelem
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] feels [emotion]
She couldn't hide the emotion in her voice.
Nem tudta elrejteni a hangjában lévő érzelmet.
His speech was filled with genuine emotion.
A beszéde tele volt őszinte érzelemmel.
The movie stirred deep emotions in the audience.
He tried to speak without showing any emotion.
Joy is an emotion we all seek.
Learner examples
I felt a strong emotion when I saw my family.
Erős érzelem fogott el, amikor megláttam a családomat.
She cried because of her emotion.
Az érzelmei miatt sírt.
Happiness is a good emotion.
He showed no emotion during the game.
Fear is an emotion that can protect us.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'emotion' with 'mood'. An emotion is usually stronger and shorter in duration, while a mood can last longer and be less intense.
Meaning
Strong feeling or mental state
Collocations
strong emotion
|show emotion
|control emotion
|express emotion
|emotional response
Synonyms
feeling (A more general term that can refer to both emotional and physical sensations.)
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sentiment (Often used for a more reflective or opinion-based emotional state, sometimes formal.)
Antonyms
detachment (The state of being emotionally uninvolved.)
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apathy (A lack of interest or concern; absence of emotion.)
Themes
emotions
|psychology
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A strong feeling like happiness, anger, sadness, or fear.
A strong mental or instinctive feeling such as joy, anger, fear, or love.
Grammar
Dictionary form
emotion
IPA
GB/ɪmˈoʊʃən/
US/ɪmˈoʊʃən/
Syllables & stress
emo - tion (2 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tion)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: emotion
- Plural: emotion, emotions
Word family
Forms
emotions
noun
Core family
emotional
adjective B1
emotionally
adverb B1
Related words
emotive
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
unemotional
adjective
emotionless
adjective
Advanced or less common
emotionality
noun
emote
verb
Expressions
burst of emotion
1/bˈɚst əv ɪmˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
Sudden strong feeling
A quick and strong feeling that comes suddenly.
Examples
- She hugged him in a sudden burst of emotion.
- The crowd reacted with a burst of emotion.
control your emotions
1/kəntɹˈoʊl jˈʊɹ ɪmˈoʊʃənz/
fixed phrase
Manage emotional reactions
To stop yourself from showing or feeling too much emotion.
Examples
- He tried to control his emotions during the interview.
- Learning to control your emotions can help in difficult situations.
show emotion
1/ʃˈoʊ ɪmˈoʊʃən/
fixed phrase
Display feelings openly
To let other people see how you feel.
Examples
- She rarely shows emotion at work.
- It's okay to show emotion when you're happy.
stir up emotions
1/stˈɚ ˈʌp ɪmˈoʊʃənz/
fixed phrase
Cause strong feelings in people
To make people feel strong emotions like anger or happiness.
Examples
- The news story stirred up emotions across the country.
- The movie stirred up emotions from my childhood.
- That song always stirs up emotions in me.
- His words stirred up emotions in the audience.
emotional roller coaster
1/ɪmˈoʊʃənəl ɹˈoʊlɚ kˈoʊstɚ/
idiom
informal
rapidly changing emotions
A situation where your feelings change quickly from happy to sad or excited to worried.
Examples
- The week before the wedding was an emotional roller coaster for her.
- The week before the wedding was an emotional roller coaster.
- Watching the game was an emotional roller coaster for the fans.
- Watching that series was an emotional roller coaster for me.
emotional roller coaster
2/ɪmˈoʊʃənəl ɹˈoʊlɚ kˈoʊstɚ/
idiom
time of many emotional ups and downs
A situation or time when your feelings change very quickly from happy to sad, relaxed to stressed, and so on.
Examples
- The first year after the baby was born was an emotional roller coaster for them.
- Breaking up with him has been an emotional roller coaster—one day I feel free, the next I feel lonely.
- Starting a new business can be an emotional roller coaster.