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Stimulus_focus [stimulus_oriented]
In this frame either a Stimulus brings about a particular emotion or experience in the Experiencer or saliently fails to bring about a particular experience. Some words indicate that the Stimulus is characterized by the experience it is likely to evoke in an Experiencer and for these, the Experiencer may rarely be present. There may also be a Degree to which the Stimulus affects the Experiencer and Circumstances under which the experience occurs. There may also be a Comparison_set to which the Stimulus is compared and a Parameter that indicates the area in which the Stimulus has its effect.
The view is breathtaking in January.
That movie was quite fascinating.
That was certainly a gratifying experience.
The report was very alarming to me.
The view is breathtaking in January.
That movie was quite fascinating.
That was certainly a gratifying experience.
The report was very alarming to me.
Properties
- ID
- #364
- Entry
- frm_stimulus_focus
- Namespace
- Experiential.Stimulus_oriented
- FrameNet version
- Stimulus_focus (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Stimulus_focus
Core Frame Elements (1)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stimulus |
The Stimulus is the object or event which brings about the emotion in the Experiencer.
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Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree |
Degree to which the Stimulus evokes the emotion in the Experiencer
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category
degree
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| Experiencer |
The Experiencer experiences the emotion brought about by the Stimulus
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category
sentient
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| Parameter |
The Parameter is the area in which the Stimulus brings about an effect on the Experiencer.
This art work is aesthetically pleasing. The book is emotionally disturbing. |
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circumstances |
This FE marks expressions that indicate a set of conditions under which the Stimulus is able to bring about the emotion.
When sunny the view is impressive. |
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| Comparison_set |
The Comparison_set is the set of individuals the Stimulus is compared to when determining the Degree of the emotional reaction. Randy is very stimulating for a curator.
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| Property |
This FE indicates a Property of the Stimulus which causes a particular experience.
The movie is terrifying in its realism The movie is terrifying in its use of violence The move was disappointing in every respect . |
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Frame-Frame Relations (2)
Inheritance
Perspective
Lexical Units (179)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abominable.a | — | COD: causing moral revulsion. |
| absorbing.a | — | FN: arousing and fully holding one's attention |
| aggravating.a | — | COD: bringing about annoyance or exasperation. |
| aggravation.n | — | FN: a cause of irritation or provocation |
| agonizing.a | — | FN: causing great mental or phsyical anguish |
| agreeable.a | — | COD: pleasant |
| alarming.a | — | FN: bringing about a state of alarm or worry |
| alienating.a | — | FN: causing feelings of isolation |
| amazing.a | — | FN: causing great surprise, often due to seeming or virtual impossibility. |
| amusing.a | — | FN: funny and entertaining |
| annoyance.n | — | FN: a source of irritation or vexation |
| annoying.a | — | FN: causing feelings of anger and frustration |
| appalling.a | — | FN: horrifying, dismaying |
| astonishing.a | — | FN: surprising, astounding |
| astounding.a | — | FN: shocking, or causing great surprise |
| baffling.a | — | FN: causing bewilderment; perplexing or confusing |
| beguiling.a | — | FN: very charming |
| bewildering.a | — | FN: causing confusion; perplexing |
| bewitching.a | — | FN: captivating and enchanting |
| blood-curdling.a | — | COD: horrifying; very frightening. |
| boring.a | — | FN: bringing about feelings or weariness and boredom |
| bothersome.a | — | COD: annoying; troublesome. |
| breathtaking.a | — | COD: astonishing or awe-inspiring. |
| calming.a | — | FN: bringing about feelings of tranquility and quietness |
| captivating.a | — | FN: charming; commanding attention |
| charm.n | — | COD: the power or quality of delighting, attracting, or fascinating others. |
| charm.n | — | COD: an attractive characteristic or feature. |
| charming.a | — | COD: delightful; attractive. |
| cheering.a | — | FN: heart-warming; posessing a quality that causes people to become happier |
| chilling.a | — | FN: horrifying or frightening |
| color.n | — | FN: vividness and variety and interest |
| comforting.a | — | FN: bringing feelings of comfort |
| comical.a | — | COD: .amusing |
| confusing.a | — | FN: causing bewilderment; perplexing |
| consoling.a | — | FN: giving consolation |
| cool.a | — | COD: unfriendly, unenthusiastic, or unexcited. |
| dear.a | — | FN: cherished |
| delight.n | — | COD: a cause or source of great pleasure. |
| delightful.a | — | COD: causing delight; charming. |
| depressing.a | — | FN: causing feelings of dejection and dispair. |
| devastating.a | — | COD: causing severe shock or grief |
| disagreeable.a | — | COD: unpleasant. |
| disappointing.a | — | FN: failing to fufill expectation, desires and hopes |
| discomfiting.a | — | FN: makes embarassed and uneasy |
| discomforting.a | — | FN: makes one uncomfortable |
| disconcerting.a | — | FN: throwing into confusion; upsetting, unnerving |
| discouraging.a | — | FN: causing a loss of enthusiasm, confidence or hope |
| disgusting.a | — | FN: causing revulsion and disgust. |
| disheartening.a | — | FN: brings about a loss of determination or confidence. |
| disillusioning.a | — | FN: causing disappointment at losing a belief or ideal |
| dismaying.a | — | FN: causing to feel distress |
| disorientating.a | — | FN: causing confusion and a loss of direction |
| displeasing.a | — | FN: upsetting or annoying |
| distasteful.a | — | FN: offensive, fill with distaste |
| distressing.a | — | FN: causing suffering and anxiety |
| disturbing.a | — | FN: bringing about anxiety and fear |
| dreadful.a | — | FN: extremely shocking, distasteful or unpleasant |
| droll.a | — | COD: amusing in a strange or quaint way. |
| dull.a | — | COD: lacking interest or excitement. |
| earth-shattering.a | — | COD: very important or shocking |
| electrifying.a | — | FN: exciting, thrilling |
| embarrassing.a | — | FN: causing someone to feel ashamed, self-conscious or awkward |
| embittering.a | — | FN: causing bitterness and resentment |
| empty.a | — | COD: having no value or purpose. |
| enchanting.a | — | FN: delightful, chanting |
| encouraging.a | — | FN: bringing about feelings of hope and confidence |
| engrossing.a | — | FN: arousing and completely holding the attention or interest of |
| enjoyable.a | — | FN: pleasing or pleasurable |
| enraging.a | — | FN: causing rage |
| entertaining.a | — | FN: causing amusement and enjoyment |
| enthralling.a | — | FN: capturing the attention of, captivating |
| exasperating.a | — | FN: bringing about annoyance |
| exciting.a | — | FN: causing feelings of eagerness and enthusiasm |
| exhilarating.a | — | FN: causing feelings of happiness and excitement |
| fascinating.a | — | FN: extremely charming, stimulating or interesting |
| formidable.a | — | COD: inspiring fear or respect through being impressively large, powerful, or capable. |
| frightening.a | — | FN: causing fear, scary |
| fulfilling.a | — | FN: satisfying. |
| full.a | — | FN: satisfying due to abundance and variety. |
| funny.a | — | COD: causing laughter or amusement. |
| galling.a | — | FN: causing annoyance and humiliatoin |
| ghastly.a | — | COD: very objectionable or unpleasant. |
| gratifying.a | — | FN: gives pleasure or satisfaction |
| gripping.a | — | FN: arousing and holding the interest of |
| hair-raising.a | — | COD: terrifying |
| harrowing.a | — | FN: distressing or agonizing |
| heart-rending.a | — | COD: causing great sadness or distress. |
| heart-stopping.a | — | COD: thrilling; full of suspense. |
| heart-warming.a | — | COD: emotionally rewarding or uplifting. |
| heartbreaking.a | — | COD: causing overwhelming distress. |
| heartening.a | — | FN: bringing about confidence and cheerfulness |
| hilarious.a | — | FN: causing much laughter or amusement |
| humorous.a | — | COD: causing amusement. |
| impressive.a | — | COD: evoking admiration through size, quality, or skill |
| infuriating.a | — | FN: causing irritation or anger |
| insulting.a | — | Having the effect of an insult |
| intimidating.a | — | FN: frightening, bringing about fear and awe |
| intriguing.a | — | FN: arousing excitement, interest or curiousity; fascinating |
| invigorating.a | — | FN: giving strength, energy, and excitement |
| irksome.a | — | FN: causing annoyance |
| irritating.a | — | FN: causing anger and annoyance |
| jaw-dropping.a | — | FN: amazing |
| jolly.a | — | COD: lively and entertaining |
| maddening.a | — | FN: bringing about anger or frustration |
| mind-boggling.a | — | FN: too stunning to comprehend. |
| mind-numbing.a | — | FN: causing a state of mental exhaustion |
| mortifying.a | — | FN: causing feelings of embarassment and humiliation |
| mystifying.a | — | FN: bewildering |
| nerve-racking.a | — | COD: stressful; frightening |
| nice.a | — | COD: pleasant; agreeable |
| offensive.a | — | FN: causing resentment, displeasure, or hurt |
| pacifying.a | — | FN: causing feelings of peace and calm |
| pathetic.a | — | COD: arousing pity, especially through vulnerability or sadness. |
| perplexing.a | — | COD: cause to be baffled |
| pitiful.a | — | COD: arousing pity. |
| placating.a | — | FN: calming, pacifying or appeasing |
| pleasant.a | — | COD: giving a sense of happy satisfaction or enjoyment. |
| pleasing.a | — | FN: causing feelings of satisfaction and happiness |
| pleasurable.a | — | COD: pleasing; enjoyable. |
| poignant.a | — | COD: evoking a keen sense of sadness or regret. |
| reassuring.a | — | FN: comforting |
| recreation.n | — | COD: enjoyable leisure activity. |
| relaxation.n | — | COD: the action of relaxing or the state of being relaxed. |
| relaxing.a | — | FN: causing a reduction in tension and anxiety |
| repellent.a | — | COD: causing disgust or distaste. |
| rest.n | — | FN: being in the state of not working |
| revolting.a | — | FN: brings about feelings of disgust |
| rich.a | — | COD: full of interesting diversity or complexity. |
| rousing.a | — | COD: stirring |
| sad.a | — | COD: causing or characterized by sorrow or regret. |
| saddening.a | — | FN: causing feelings of sadness |
| satisfying.a | — | FN: fulfilling. |
| scary.a | — | COD: frightening; causing fear. |
| shocking.a | — | FN: causing disgust and great surprise |
| sickening.a | — | FN: disgusting, annoying or appalling |
| side-splitting.a | — | COD: extremely amusing. |
| sobering.a | — | FN: brings about sober and serious feelings |
| solemn.a | — | COD: not cheerful; serious. |
| soothing.a | — | FN: calming or relaxing |
| spine-chilling.a | — | FN: frightening |
| spine-tingling.a | — | COD: thrilling or pleasurably frightening. |
| startling.a | — | FN: very surprising and alarming |
| stimulating.a | — | FN: arousing excitement |
| stinging.a | — | FN: upsetting or hurting |
| stirring.a | — | FN: causing strong emotions |
| stressful.a | — | FN: causing feelings of anxiety, tension and mental strain |
| strike a chord.v | — | FN: to produce an emotional response. |
| striking.a | — | FN: surprising, noticeable, especially due to beauty or appearance. |
| stupefying.a | — | FN: causing astonishment and shock |
| surprising.a | — | FN: causing feelings of surprise and astonishment |
| suspenseful.a | — | FN: causing intense and anxious uncertainty |
| tear-jerking.a | — | FN: causing sadness or sympathy in a calculated manner |
| tedious.a | — | COD: too long, slow, or dull. |
| terrifying.a | — | FN: bringing about extreme fear |
| thorny.a | — | COD: causing distress, difficulty, or trouble. |
| thrilling.a | — | FN: causing feelings of pleasure and excitement |
| tiresome.a | — | COD: causing one to feel bored or impatient. |
| tiring.a | — | FN: exhausting the interest or patience of |
| tormenting.a | — | FN: causing severe mental or physical anguish |
| touching.a | — | COD: arousing strong emotion; moving. |
| traumatic.a | — | FN: causing emotional or psychic distress |
| traumatising.a | — | FN: causing emotional and psychic distress |
| troublesome.a | — | COD: causing difficulty or annoyance. |
| troubling.a | — | FN: causing distress or pain |
| unexciting.a | — | COD: not exciting; dull. |
| unfulfilling.a | — | FN: unsatisfying. |
| unfunny.a | — | COD: (especially of something intended to be funny) not amusing |
| unnerving.a | — | FN: causing a loss of confidence or courage |
| unpleasant.a | — | FN: giving a sense of unhappiness and dissatisfaction |
| unpleasing.a | — | FN: not pleasing |
| unsettling.a | — | FN: causing anxiety or uneasiness |
| uplifting.a | — | FN: causing an increase of positive feelings |
| upsetting.a | — | FN: causing unhappiness and disappointment |
| vexation.n | — | FN: a cause of irritation and trouble |
| vexatious.a | — | COD: causing annoyance or worry. |
| vexing.a | — | FN: brings about feelings of annoyance and exasperation |
| white-knuckle.a | — | COD: causing fear or nervous excitement |
| worrisome.a | — | COD: causing anxiety or concern |
| worrying.a | — | FN: troubling |
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