Expressions Of Emotion

verb to become lively or animated

adverb in a lively or animated manner

• Through the use of advanced technology, the virtual reality experience makes the historical site come alive.
• When the band started playing, the party really started to come alive.
• The street art in this neighborhood really makes the walls come alive.
• Her eyes lit up and her face came alive when she talked about her passion for painting.

noun a humble request or plea

• She made a heartfelt entreaty to the board of directors for more funding.
• I couldn't resist her entreaty to come to the party with her.
• His entreaty for us to ditch class and go to the beach was tempting.
• The entreaty of the setting sun seemed to beckon us to stay a little longer.

verb to cry out suddenly or vehemently, as in surprise, anger, or pain

• She couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment at the sight of the beautiful sunset.
• I couldn't believe what I was seeing, so I just had to exclaim out loud!
• When she saw the surprise party, she just exclaimed, 'No way!'
• His actions seemed to exclaim his true feelings more than words ever could.

noun a large amount of liquid that is swallowed quickly

verb to swallow something quickly and eagerly

• She took a gulp of water before beginning her presentation.
• He gulped down his drink and asked for another.
• I watched him gulp down that burger like he hadn't eaten in days.
• The news hit her like a gulp of cold air, leaving her speechless.

adjective showing sincere and enthusiastic approval

adverb in a hearty or enthusiastic manner

• The guests heartily applauded after the orchestra's performance.
• I heartily recommend trying the new restaurant in town.
• I'm so full, I ate that burger heartily.
• She opened her heartily to the idea of starting a new business.

adjective showing intense emotion or passion

• The speaker delivered an impassioned speech on climate change at the conference.
• She gave an impassioned plea for help to her friends.
• He went on an impassioned rant about the new policy changes at work.
• The artist's brushstrokes were so impassioned that you could feel the emotion in the painting.

noun a word or phrase that expresses a sudden or strong feeling or emotion and is typically followed by an exclamation point

• The speaker used an interjection to express surprise during the presentation.
• Interjection! I can't believe you did that!
• Interjection, that was lit!
• Her sudden interjection of laughter lightened the tense atmosphere in the room.

noun strong and barely controllable emotion

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• She has a deep passion for classical music and spends hours practicing the piano every day.
• His passion for cooking is evident in the delicious meals he prepares for his friends and family.
• I've got a passion for skateboarding and spend every weekend at the skate park.
• Her passion for social justice burns bright, driving her to advocate for change in her community.

noun a person who writes poems or verses

• The poet's use of imagery and symbolism in his work is truly remarkable.
• I heard that new poet is gaining popularity on social media.
• That poet's rhymes are straight fire!
• The poet's words painted a vivid picture in my mind.

noun a long, deep audible exhalation expressing sadness, relief, tiredness, or a similar feeling

verb to emit a sigh or make a sound expressing a similar feeling

• She let out a deep sigh before addressing the board members.
• I let out a sigh of relief when I found out the test was postponed.
• I can't believe he did that, ugh, *sigh*.
• The old house seemed to sigh with relief as the new owners moved in.

adjective describing someone with a face that is long in shape

• The long-faced man stood quietly in the corner, observing the room.
• Why do you always look so long-faced when you're tired?
• Don't be so long-faced, everything will work out in the end.
• Her long-faced expression spoke volumes about her disappointment.

noun a word that refers to a person, place, thing, event, substance, or quality

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or other adverb, indicating the manner, place, time, or degree of the action or state

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• By George, I must say that the results of the study are quite impressive.
• By George, that was a close call!
• By George, that party was lit!
• By George, I never thought I'd see the day when pigs fly.

interjection used to express dismay, pain, or annoyance

• The audience let out an 'oy' of disappointment when the play ended abruptly.
• Oy, I can't believe I forgot to bring my wallet with me to the store!
• Oy, that party last night was lit!
• Her constant complaining was like a never-ending 'oy' in my ear.