plural noun
Strong feelings such as happiness, anger, fear, or sadness.
Different music can evoke strong emotions.
Learning to control your emotions is important.
American English
How to pronounce emotions
nounB1Common word
ihMOHshnz
/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃn̩z/
3 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of emotion
Strong feelings such as happiness, anger, fear, or sadness.
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Useful expressions
different feelings at the same time
I had mixed emotions about leaving my job.
keep your feelings inside instead of expressing them
It is not healthy to bottle up your emotions.