briefemotions

noun

UK /ˈbriːf.ɪˈməʊ.ʃənz/

US /ˈbriːf.ɪˈmoʊ.ʃənz/

Briefemotions are short feelings that come and go quickly.

Her face showed briefemotions of joy and surprise before she smiled.

SYNONYMS

fleeting feelings quick moods passing emotions short-lived sentiments

RELATED WORDS

feelings moods reactions expressions sentiments

OTHER MEANINGS

2. Small emotional reactions that last only a moment.

The movie gave him briefemotions of sadness and then hope.

3. A quick change of feeling shown on someone's face.

You could see briefemotions of anger cross his face.

4. Short bursts of emotion in a story or song.

The song is full of briefemotions that keep the listener guessing.