The idea of things being more emotive is very interesting. From Wordnik.com. [A Look to the Future: Wanna Play?] Reference
The proponents of euthanasia always talk in emotive terms about people dying in great distress. From Wordnik.com. [New NHS Cost-Saving Strategy Unveiled] Reference
In all of these cases we have what Jakobson calls the emotive function. From Wordnik.com. [Notes From The Geek Show] Reference
This isn't even supported by any model but might better be described as emotive dramatisation. From Wordnik.com. [Indymedia Ireland] Reference
And it's so emotive, which isn't much helped by Richard Dawkins rather inflaming the issue to promote atheism. From Wordnik.com. [News from the House of Sticks -] Reference
"I think what Mr. Savelli calls the emotive force of mankind helps to balance our own personal emotions," said be. From Wordnik.com. [The Fortunate Youth] Reference
And since when does Reuters use "emotive" terms like terrorism?. From Wordnik.com. [In Defense of Keith Olbermann] Reference
If it is "emotive" to mention people's sufferings at the hands of the Curia, so be it. From Wordnik.com. [The Struggle Within the Church: An Exchange] Reference
Music, this kind of emotive pop rock, provides a solid context for thinking those things. From Wordnik.com. [kevynwight Diary Entry] Reference
The word "emotive" had originally been given currency by Professor I.A. Richards as part of a theory of poetic meaning. From Wordnik.com. [A Special Supplement: A New Philosophy of the Just Society] Reference
Yet Mr. Tavares also insists that a new low-cost car retain what he calls the "emotive" design of more upscale vehicles. From Wordnik.com. [Nissan Races to Make] Reference
The Times told us on 4th March 1969 that its inclusion would have been "emotive". From Wordnik.com. [AGORAVOX - The Citizen Media] Reference
Then suddenly someone uses an 'emotive' word and the lib-dems pretend they're outraged. From Wordnik.com. [The Guardian World News] Reference
No doubt the word has been used in an 'emotive' manner, but the question is, 'Is the word. From Wordnik.com. [Israel Palestine Blogs] Reference
And, did "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights" feature enough "emotive" heavy breathing to qualify?. From Wordnik.com. [News & Features from Minnesota Public Radio] Reference
Bloody emotive, that is. From Wordnik.com. [Sense and Sensibility] Reference
Here, fits of emotive color relax into naturalism. From Wordnik.com. [Transforming Works] Reference
Some equally emotive (ph) subjects in just a moment. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Jan 18, 2010] Reference
Land is by far and away the most emotive issue in Kenya. From Wordnik.com. [Kenya Poised To Adopt New Constitution] Reference
Employ the emotive tone to convey ideas of your truthfulness and honor. From Wordnik.com. [Certain Success] Reference
Another reviewer said it was "an emotive indictment of a horrible society". From Wordnik.com. [Bookseller of Kabul author Åsne Seierstad: 'It's not possible to write a neutral story'] Reference
Mental, emotive, and power characteristics are signified by various tone pitches. From Wordnik.com. [Certain Success] Reference
Wilco is a rare case of a band that can blend warm, emotive songwriting with abstract sounds. From Wordnik.com. [Where There's A Wilco] Reference
= The use of the third person adds to the emotive power of the tricolon 'ager ... hirundo. From Wordnik.com. [The Last Poems of Ovid] Reference
When you're not working, do you find yourself being really emotive when reading bedtime stories?. From Wordnik.com. [Being Bening] Reference
Some doctors, though, specialize in tailoring their use of Botox to their patients 'emotive needs. From Wordnik.com. [The Botox Boom] Reference
I mean, we realized inside was this intelligent, articulate, emotive person that we had never met. From Wordnik.com. [CNN Transcript Feb 24, 2008] Reference
If the news blurbs are emotive for the readers, the performances can be overwhelming for the audience. From Wordnik.com. [Todd Reisz and Rory Hyde: Two Idols, a Song and Some Money Transfers] Reference
GAUDI: And it was incredibly emotive for me, you know, seeing the writing - handwriting and everything. From Wordnik.com. [Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan: A Sufi Music Master Revived] Reference
PS Mr Blair uses too many emotive adjectives and he could do with taking a red pen to his adverbs also. From Wordnik.com. [Author, author: Adrian Mole, aka Sue Townsend] Reference
She reads to listen to language as if it were as abstract and lyrical as music, emotive and without argument. From Wordnik.com. [Turning Thirty] Reference
Flynn offered emotive abstract ocean scenes reminiscent of Richard Diebenkorn, as well as moody expressionist figures. From Wordnik.com. [Fern Siegel: Review: 320 Studios] Reference
If you like Wendell Berry you'll find Bromfield's emotive and Iyrical prose even finer and less academically contrived. From Wordnik.com. [Organic Gardener's Composting] Reference
He admits your figures to his conscious belief more readily than he would credit them if spoken in an emotive or power tone. From Wordnik.com. [Certain Success] Reference
LearnThatWord and the Open Dictionary of English are programs by LearnThat Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit.
Questions? Feedback? We want to hear from you!
Email us
or click here for instant support.
Copyright © 2005 and after - LearnThat Foundation. Patents pending.