emote

as in to drool
to express emotion in a very dramatic or obvious way He stood on the stage, emoting and gesturing wildly.

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of emote This audacious approach meant that the Williams character had to look like an ape but otherwise emote and behave like a human in a believable way alongside human actors. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 31 Jan. 2025 Even now, with no way to hide behind my usual euphemisms or analogies, emoting still feels at times too frank and candid. Hannah Seo, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2025 The Hip-Hop veteran does not speak in the video, however, the lyrics of the song emote deep feelings. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 31 Jan. 2025 The credit for how the characters emote is due to the incredible work done by our animators. Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 16 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emote
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emote
Verb
  • There’s a reason scouts once drooled over Williams’ potential.
    C.J. Holmes, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2025
  • Symptoms from scorpion stings — such as burning at the sting site, drooling.
    Rick Sobey, Boston Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Since then, the internet has fawned over the burgeoning model and singer, who performs under the name LoveLeo.
    Adam England, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025
  • Amused when flexing her power, she is fawned over by her crew, who pamper her like a queen.
    Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 18 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Really good, and if you’re not fussed about mod cons or hybrid tech, one can be sat on your driveway for just £18,850 ($24,388).
    Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Even so, the film’s Very Online fandom didn’t seem fussed.
    Louis Staples, Rolling Stone, 24 Mar. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Podcast

Cite this Entry

“Emote.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emote. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on emote

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!