emote UK /ɪˈməʊt/US /əˈmoʊt/verb 5noun 3forms 3 verb5 •To display or express (emotions, mental states, etc.) openly, particularly while acting, and especially in an excessive manner.In the Latin category, dancers begin the round in carnival mode, bouncing and curving voltas traveling down the length of the floor, emoting happy celebration in a Brazilianesque samba. — 2017 •To display (excessive) emotion, especially while acting.She doesn't smile much; she doesn't emote. Shannen is still. — 1993 •To perform a short action, such as a gesture or a dance move, which may be seen by other players but does not have any effect on gameplay. •(Internet) To express a virtual action, presented to other users as a graphic or reported speech, rather than sending a straightforward message. •To deliver (a speech), say (lines of a play, words), etc., in a dramatic or emotional manner, especially if overly so. noun3 •A short action, such as a gesture or a dance move, which may be seen by other players but does not have any effect on gameplay.Many video games allow players to purchase emotes for real-life money. •(Internet) A virtual action expressed to other users as a graphic or reported speech rather than a straightforward message.She replied with an emote: "*hugs* I'm sorry" •(Internet) Clipping of emoticon. formsemoted · emoting · emotes