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emotive

e·mo·tive [ i mṓtiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. causing emotion: causing or intended to cause emotion
a highly emotive issue

2. involving emotion: showing or characterized by emotion
an emotive plea

[Mid-18th century. < Latin emotus, past participle of emovere (see emotion)]

e·mo·tive·ly adverb
e·mo·tive·ness noun
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