noun as in strong fondness

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emotive, pathetic

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Example:The emotive speech of the politician was well received by the audience who were eager for reassurance.

Definition:Distinctly affecting or likely to affect the emotions; likely to excite or change feelings, especially in a strong or arousing way; emotional.

From emotive

Example:His pathetic attempt to gain sympathy by sobbing loudly in public was largely ignored.

Definition:Awakening pity or commiseration; affecting or designed to arouse pity or sympathy.

From pathetic