EMOTIONS Synonyms: 28 Similar and Opposite Words

emotions

noun

plural of emotion

as in feelings

a subjective response to a person, thing, or situation my emotions after hearing the shocking news went from utter disbelief to overwhelming sorrow

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Recent Examples of emotions Hyman said psychotherapy following a psychedelic experience could nevertheless help patients process powerful emotions, memories, and other psychological effects. — Meghana Keshavan, STAT, 15 Oct. 2026 The emotions are real; the sentimental orchestral score by Joseph Trapanese goes overboard. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026 Vision is ready to hare off after Thomas at that point, but Jarvis urges him to control his emotions. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026 Oakley’s spin isn’t one of those gossamer period love stories about repressed emotions — those are there, yes, but the Dashwoods are actively pressing against their station at all times. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026 Dancing With the Stars is so intense, and emotions get tossed up into it. — Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 13 Oct. 2026 Together, the songs take longtime Prine fans and new followers more deeply into his vivid approach to songwriting, which gave voice to the lives, emotions, struggles and celebrations of everyday people. — Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2026 Rituals is already active in the youth mental health space as cofounder of Super Chill, a program that uses playful mind and body exercises to help children recognize their emotions and develop mental resilience. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2026 Wednesday’s swing of emotions was perhaps fitting, considering Volpe’s fourth MLB season was nothing short of a roller coaster. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 8 Oct. 2026

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Noun

Who would want the callous world that successfully cloistered the feelings of others?

— Eugenie Brinkema, ARTnews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Seyfried gets defensive about this, grappling with her own complicated feelings about playing a real person on film.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of feelings

Noun

Rush’s musical complexity leaned towards proggy adventures with time signatures and song structure, while Steely Dan were more inclined to wedge wild stacks of jazz chords into pop songs.

— Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 10 Oct. 2026
Shafee operates in a languid, free-form zone throughout, trading his funky licks for loose, spacious lines and tolling, repetitive chords.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 6 Oct. 2026

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