emotion
nounUK /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən/
US /ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən/
A feeling you have inside, like happy, sad, or angry.
She felt a strong emotion when she saw her old friend.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A strong feeling such as love, anger, or fear.
His voice was full of emotion as he said goodbye.
3. The part of a person's mind that feels, not thinks.
The story appealed to emotion rather than reason.
4. A state of excitement or agitation in a group.
The crowd was in a state of high emotion after the goal.