What are some common emotive words?
Numerous emotive words can evoke specific emotions in readers or listeners. Here are some examples of common emotive words associated with different emotions: Happiness/Joy: ecstatic, elated, thrilled, delighted, blissful, euphoric, jubilant, exuberant, overjoyed, cheerful. Sadness/Grief: melancholy, sorrowful, heartbroken, mournful, devastated, desolate, bereaved, forlorn, sombre, reflective. Anger/Irritation: furious, enraged, livid, incensed, irate, infuriated, seething, provoked, aggravated, resentful. Fear/Terror: terrified, fearful, petrified, horrified, panicked, alarmed, anxious, apprehensive, shaken, spooked. Surprise/Amazement: astonished, astounded, amazed, stunned, startled, overwhelmed, bewildered, taken aback, flabbergasted. Excitement/Thrill: exhilarated, electrified, pumped, enthralled, thrilled, animated, invigorated, stimulated, elated. Love/Affection: adoring, affectionate, tender, devoted, enamoured, passionate, infatuated, caring, warm, fond