LEXICAL MEANS OF EXPRESSING EMOTIONS IN ENGLISH

Abstract

This study explores the lexical means of expressing emotions in the English language. It examines various categories of emotional vocabulary, including adjectives, verbs, and idiomatic expressions. The research aims to identify how these lexical items contribute to the nuanced expression of emotions in both spoken and written communication. By analyzing the emotional lexicon, the study highlights the ways in which language shapes our understanding and expression of emotion, offering insights into the intersection of linguistics, psychology, and communication studies. A combination of qualitative and quantitative methods is utilized, including corpus analysis and surveys, to assess the frequency and context of emotional language use. The findings suggest that specific lexical choices can significantly impact the clarity and depth of emotional communication, emphasizing the importance of effective language use in fostering emotional intelligence and interpersonal relationships.