emotive

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Acting, as Chalamet has shown time and again, is as much about a lithe and flexible body as it is about an emotive psyche.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 9, 2026

"Her spontaneity, emotive restraint and quiet confidence stood out immediately. Her courage to move far from home and attempt something entirely new at this age won us over."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

Diners were ushered into a grand, circular room, served by waiters dressed in "hanfu", and treated to an eight-act performance involving twirling dancers and emotive dialogue from actors.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

In any case, Mr. Bottum’s argument is less textual and more emotive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 10, 2025

It was hard to curb my love for the exaggerated gesture and the emotive voice.

From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou