Of or relating to emotion. Ergo, Emotive and emotion are the same word.
Emo music is emotional/emotive music. Now quit trying to justify your mass-marketed non-conformism and listen to some "TOOL".
by melloncollieowl November 20, 2005
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adj.
1. Of or relating to emotion: the emotive aspect of symbols.
2. Characterized by, expressing, or exciting emotion: an emotive trial lawyer; the emotive issue of gun control.
3. A shortened version of this word emo branched into a music genre and a guide for attire, makeup, attitude, and general, everyday appearance.
a. Second meaning of this word often mistaken for emotional.
Wow... That movie is so emotive... I laugh and cry every single time I watch it.

lYkE.. I lUv HawthoRNE HeIghTs!!!11!1 They underSTanD mEh ...and teH emOTionAL paIN I unDErgO eVeRY wakiNG MOmeNt of mY trIViaL LIfE.... ThURr muSIC is emOtIveE.. and i ToTaLLy LUUUUUUUv themMm... LolZ!!1 OMfG!!111!!!!1!11!! TEEHehee. KTHXBAI.
by Gaaaaaaaaaaabbi November 5, 2005
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Emotives are symbols, phrases, or images used to emotionally motivate people. They can be negative or positive, but it depends on what motivation or response is desired from the viewer or listener. They can cause emotional pain or happiness and can be used to manipulate others into action or make them experience despair.
After viewing negative emotives last night, Bill fell into a deep depression.
by 2B+ December 3, 2015
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brought up in the mid 20's by EMO people to answer questions which they cannot answer, it is a nologistic word... means It has a special meaning to EMOs... specifically refering to expression of emotion.
cant put an example because it's not yet an acceptable term ok? there is no such term as EMOTIVE
by Popoy December 4, 2007
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1.a word meaning realy cool or awesome
2.a word used to describe how emo and annoying something is
1. wow girl those glasses are way emotive.. where'd you get em?

2. you are nothing but a big emotive pussy face. go put on a weezer shirt and cry.
by losingthewar May 9, 2005
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I seriously don’t have emotions. My favorite goldfish died and I didn’t even cry
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1.A mental state that arises spontaneously rather than through conscious effort and is often accompanied by physiological changes; a feeling.
2.A state of mental agitation or disturbance.
3.The part of the consciousness that involves feeling; sensibility.
1.The emotions of joy, sorrow, reverence, hate, and love.
2."He spoke unsteadily in a voice that betrayed his emotion"
3."The very essence of literature is the war between emotion and intellect"(Isaac Bashevis)
by Brendan November 12, 2003
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