emote
/əˈmoʊt/verb
To show your feelings in an obvious, dramatic way, as if acting on a stage.
Example sentences
- “The actors emoted so much that the sad scene felt silly.”
- “He tends to emote loudly whenever his team loses a game.”
- “The contestant emoted wildly, sobbing and clutching her chest on camera.”
Usually a little critical, suggesting the feeling is overplayed. In online games, an 'emote' is also a noun for a preset animation or gesture.