Advanced General IELTS Words for "Emotions"

melancholy

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a feeling of long-lasting sadness that often cannot be explained

gloom

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She couldn't shake off the melancholy that lingered after saying goodbye to her childhood home.

The beauty of the sunset filled him with a sense of melancholy, reminding him of lost opportunities.

dismay

noun

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the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

gloom

despondency

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the state of being unhappy and despairing

gloom

inhibition

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a feeling of self-consciousness, restraint, or a limiting factor that hinders the free expression of one's thoughts, emotions, or actions

gloom

dejection

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a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

gloom

desperation

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a state of extreme urgency, hopelessness, or despair

gloom

composure

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a state of calmness and self-control, especially in difficult or challenging situations

gloom

discomposure

awe

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a feeling of reverence, respect, and wonder inspired by something grand, powerful, or extraordinary

gloom

exuberance

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the quality of being full of energy, enthusiasm, liveliness, and excitement

gloom

radiance

noun

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a happy, glowing look from being really healthy and feeling great on the inside

gloom

mirth

noun

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a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

gloom

blissfulness

noun

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a state of extreme happiness, joy, or contentment

gloom

jubilance

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a state of great joy, triumph, and celebration

gloom

enchantment

noun

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a state of being captivated, delighted, or charmed by something magical, beautiful, or extraordinary

gloom

elation

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a feeling of extreme delight and excitement

gloom

ecstasy

noun

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an overwhelming feeling of intense delight or extreme happiness

gloom

bliss

noun

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a state of complete happiness, joy, and contentment

gloom

jubilation

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a state of great joy and exultation

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exhilaration

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a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, and invigoration

gloom

euphoria

noun

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a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

gloom

dysphoria

rapture

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a feeling of being carried away by overwhelming emotion, often associated with deep love, happiness, or spiritual experiences

gloom

glee

noun

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great happiness or joy, often accompanied by laughter or a sense of amusement

gloom

zeal

noun

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a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

gloom

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