B1 — Intermediateverb
emozionarsi
to get emotional / be moved
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
commuoversiturbarsientusiasmarsiagitarsifremere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
restare indifferentedistaccarsicalmarsicontrollarefreddare
Usage note
'Emozionarsi' is to get emotional (positive or negative). 'Commuoversi' is to be moved (often to tears). 'Entusiasmarsi' is to get excited/enthusiastic. 'Fremere' is to quiver with emotion.
Example
"Si emozionò molto vedendo il film."
"She got very emotional watching the film."
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