English emotional vocabulary from the Oxford 3000/5000 covers the full spectrum of feelings. Each word comes with a free AI-generated visual mnemonic and native audio, turning abstract emotions into vivid, memorable associations through sight and sound.

Study tips

English has a rich vocabulary for emotions with fine gradations: "happy" → "delighted" → "ecstatic" → "elated." Learn emotions with their common patterns: "I feel..." "I'm..." "It makes me..." Pay attention to register — "angry" is neutral, "furious" is stronger, "livid" is extremely formal/literary.

Cultural context

English-speaking cultures vary in emotional expression — from British understatement to American openness to Australian directness. English borrows emotion words from many languages: "angst" (German), "ennui" (French). Understanding emotional vocabulary helps you both express yourself and read the emotional cues of English speakers.