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   E·mo·tion

   /əˈmōSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others: "she was attempting to control her emotions" Similar feelingsentimentsensationreactionresponsepassionintensitywarmthardorfervorvehemencefirefierinessexcitementspiritsoulOpposite coldnessindifference
   • ▪ instinctive or intuitive feeling as distinguished from reasoning or knowledge: "responses have to be based on historical insight, not simply on emotion" Similar instinctintuitiongut feelinginclinationsentimentsentimentalitythe hearttendernesssoftnesssoft-heartednesstender-heartednessOpposite intellect

   Word Origin mid 16th century (denoting a public disturbance): from French émotion, from émouvoir ‘excite’, based on Latin emovere, from e- (variant of ex-) ‘out’ + movere ‘move’. The current sense dates from the early 19th century.

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