1. causing or expressing strong feelings or emotions
2. relating to or characterized by emotion rather than reason

Examples

• The documentary used emotive music to enhance the dramatic scenes.
• Her emotive speech brought tears to the audience’s eyes.
• The politician’s emotive language was designed to sway voters.
• The painting’s emotive power moved visitors to silence.
• Critics argued that the decision was based on emotive rather than factual considerations.
• The charity’s emotive advertisements raised millions for the cause.