Advanced Academic IELTS Words for "Emotions"

Melancholy

/mɛlənkɑli/

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

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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.

The melancholy of the autumn season was reflected in the falling leaves and the gray skies.

Dismay

/dɪsmeɪ/

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the sadness and worry provoked by an unpleasant surprise

Despondency

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the state of being unhappy and despairing

Inhibition

/ɪnhəbɪʃən/

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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

Dejection

/dɪdʒˈɛkʃən/

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a state of low spirits, sadness, or melancholy

Desperation

/dɛspəreɪʃən/

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a state of extreme urgency, hopelessness, or despair

Composure

/kəmpoʊʒər/

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

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Awe

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

Exuberance

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

Radiance

/reɪdiəns/

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

Mirth

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a feeling of happiness, joy, or amusement

Blissfulness

/blˈɪsfəlnəs/

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a state of extreme happiness, joy, or contentment

Jubilance

/dʒˈuːbɪləns/

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a state of great joy, triumph, and celebration

Enchantment

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

Elation

/ɪleɪʃən/

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a feeling of extreme delight and excitement

Ecstasy

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an overwhelming feeling of intense delight or extreme happiness

Bliss

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a state of complete happiness, joy, and contentment

Jubilation

/ʤubəleɪʃən/

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a state of great joy and exultation

Exhilaration

/ɪgzɪləreɪʃən/

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a feeling of excitement, enthusiasm, and invigoration

Euphoria

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a feeling of intense happiness, excitement, or pleasure

dysphoria

Rapture

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

Glee

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

Zeal

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a great enthusiasm directed toward achieving something

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