1. past tense of emote; to express emotion in an exaggerated or theatrical manner
Usage: often used informally or critically to describe overly dramatic emotional expression

Examples

• The actor emoted heavily during the climactic scene, drawing both applause and laughter from the audience.
• She emoted her frustration by throwing her hands up in exasperation.
• He emoted so much during the speech that some people found it hard to take him seriously.
• The singer emoted with such intensity that the entire crowd felt the emotion.
• Critics said the performance was overwrought; the lead emoted rather than acted naturally.
• When she heard the news, she emoted her joy by jumping and screaming.
• The method actor emoted every line with deep feeling and commitment.