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Experiencer_focused_emotion [experiencer_state]
The words in this frame describe an Experiencer's emotions with respect to some Content. Although the Content may refer to an actual, current state of affairs, quite often it refers to a general situation which causes the emotion.
My enjoyment of the movie was considerably impaired by the seven-foot guy sitting in front of me.
Smithers takes great pleasure in collecting matchboxes.
Sergio derives great pleasure
from smoking.
Smoking gives me extreme pleasure.
An Explanation for the emotion may also be expressed, often giving information about the Content of the emotion. In such a case, Content is annotated on a second layer:
She detested him for eating cheese .
She detested him for eating cheese .
With certain verbs, the Circumstances can be expressed in a finite clausal or wh- complement which may optionally be preceded by a Null NP Object:
I hate it when you do that.
Note: This is not how it is currently tagged.
My enjoyment of the movie was considerably impaired by the seven-foot guy sitting in front of me.
Smithers takes great pleasure in collecting matchboxes.
Sergio derives great pleasure
from smoking.
Smoking gives me extreme pleasure.
An Explanation for the emotion may also be expressed, often giving information about the Content of the emotion. In such a case, Content is annotated on a second layer:
She detested him for eating cheese .
She detested him for eating cheese .
With certain verbs, the Circumstances can be expressed in a finite clausal or wh- complement which may optionally be preceded by a Null NP Object:
I hate it when you do that.
Note: This is not how it is currently tagged.
Properties
- ID
- #48
- Entry
- frm_experiencer_focused_emotion
- Namespace
- Experiential.Experiencer_state
- FrameNet version
- Experiencer_focused_emotion (fn_1.7_2023)
- Domains
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- Types
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- Ontological type
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- English name
- Experiencer_focused_emotion
Core Frame Elements (4)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Content |
Content is what the Experiencer's feelings or experiences are directed towards or based upon. The Content differs from a stimulus because the Content is not construed as being direcly responsible for causing the emotion. Everyone loves compliments. Everyone loves being complimented. His parents despaired of him. John likes that I cook him lunch. I am afraid of spiders.
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category
content
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| Event |
The Event is the occasion or happening that Experiencers in a certain emotional state participate in. It felt pretty awkward to partake in such a nervous ceremony. Here we know that the ceremony was filled with nervous Experiencers.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| Experiencer |
The Experiencer experiences the emotion or other internal state.
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category
sentient
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| Topic |
The Topic is the area about which the Experiencer has the particular experience. Mr. Whiskers was upset about his cat treats.
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Core Unexpressed Frame Elements (2)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Expressor |
The Frame Element Expressor marks expressions that indicate a body part, gesture or other expression of the Experiencer that reflect his or her emotional state. They describe a presentation of the experience or emotion denoted by the adjective or noun.
The delight on her face was mixed with asonishment. The worshipper's apprehensive praise revealed his lacking devotion. |
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| State |
The State is the abstract noun that describes a more lasting experience by the Experiencer. Tracy was in an irritated mood.
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FE Core Set(s) and Excludes
CoreSet
Content
Topic
CoreSet
Event
Experiencer
Expressor
State
Peripheral Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Degree |
The Degree to which the experience occurs.
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category
degree
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| Manner |
Manner of performing an action
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category
manner
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| Time |
The time at which the Experiencer is in the specified emotional state.
Last year|tim, Bob was still interested in the young Republicans. |
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time
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Extra-thematic Frame Elements (3)
| Frame element | Definition | Semantic type | Constraint |
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| Circumstances |
The Circumstances FE encodes the circumstances or conditions under which the Experiencer experiences the emotion. Unlike Content it does not give the specific content of the emotion, but the Content can often be inferred from the Circumstances.
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| Explanation |
The Explanation is the explanation for why an Experiencer experiences the particular emotion. People love giant pandas because they look like teddy bears.
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category
state_of_affairs
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| Parameter |
The Parameter is a domain in which the Experiencer experiences the Content.
Very few physical science students stressed the intellectual enjoyment of the degree course. |
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Frame-Frame Relations (7)
Causative
Inheritance
Perspective
See_also
Using
Lexical Units (80)
| LU | Type | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| abhor.v | — | COD: detest; hate. |
| abhorrence.n | — | FN: the act or feeling of abhorring |
| abominate.v | — | COD: detest. |
| adoration.n | — | FN: the state of adoring; profound love |
| adore.v | — | COD: love and respect deeply. |
| affection.n | — | FN: a pleasant liking for a person; usually describes a situation of friendship or mentorship rather than a romantic attachement. |
| afraid.a | — | COD: fearful or anxious. |
| agape.a | — | FN: in a state of amazement , as with the mouth wide open. |
| antipathy.n | — | COD: a deep-seated feeling of aversion |
| apprehensive.a | — | COD: anticipating with anxiety or fear. |
| calm.a | — | COD: peaceful and undisturbed |
| calm.n | — | FN: a sense of peace; the state of being undisturbed and/or peaceful |
| comfort.n | — | COD: consolation for grief or anxiety |
| compassion.n | — | COD: sympathetic pity and concern for the sufferings or misfortunes of others. |
| cool.a | — | FN: calm and collected |
| delight.v | — | COD: take great pleasure in. |
| despair.v | — | COD: lose or be without hope |
| desperation.n | — | COD: a state of despair, especially as resulting in rash or extreme behaviour |
| despise.v | — | COD: feel contempt or repugnance for. |
| detest.v | — | COD: dislike intensely. |
| detestation.n | — | COD: intense dislike |
| discomfort.n | — | FN: a state of mental distress |
| dislike.n | — | FN: a feeling of aversion or distaste. |
| dislike.v | — | COD: feel distaste for or hostility towards. |
| dissatisfied.a | — | FN: not content |
| dread.n | — | COD: great fear or apprehension |
| dread.v | — | COD: anticipate with great apprehension or fear. |
| easy.a | — | FN: a state in which the experiencer is at ease; free from worry or anxiety. |
| empathetic.a | — | FN: showing empathy |
| empathize.v | — | COD: understand and share the feelings of another |
| empathy.n | — | COD: the ability to empathize. |
| enjoy.v | — | COD: take pleasure in |
| enjoyment.n | — | FN: the state of enjoying something |
| envy.n | — | COD: discontented or resentful longing aroused by another's possessions, qualities, or luck |
| envy.v | — | COD: feel envy of |
| fazed.a | — | FN: caused to show discomposure |
| fear.v | — | COD: be afraid of; feel anxiety on behalf of |
| fed up.a | — | FN: having lost patience |
| feverish.a | — | FN: nervous, excited. |
| feverishly.adv | — | FN: in an nervously excided manner. |
| fond.a | — | COD: having an affection or liking for. |
| fulfilled.a | — | FN: satisfied. |
| fulfillment.n | — | FN: satisfaction. |
| grieve.v | — | COD: suffer grief |
| happily.adv | — | FN: without negative emotion. |
| hate.v | — | COD: feel intense dislike for or a strong aversion towards |
| hatred.n | — | COD: intense dislike. |
| interested.a | — | FN: wanting to know |
| intimidated.a | — | FN: frightened. |
| irritated.a | — | FN: annoyed or angry |
| like.v | — | COD: find agreeable, enjoyable, or satisfactory |
| loathe.v | — | COD: feel hatred or disgust for. |
| loathing.n | — | FN: a feeling of extreme disgust |
| love.v | — | COD: like very much. |
| luxuriate.v | — | COD: no obj. luxuriate in/over enjoy as a luxury. |
| mourn.v | — | COD: feel deep sorrow following the death or loss of. |
| nervous.a | — | FN: easily agitated |
| nettled.a | — | FN: to be annoyed |
| pity.n | — | COD: the feeling of sorrow and compassion caused by the sufferings of others |
| pity.v | — | COD: feel pity for. |
| pleasure.n | — | COD: feeling of happy satisfaction and enjoyment. |
| regret.n | — | COD: a feeling of sorrow, repentance, or disappointment |
| regret.v | — | COD: feel or express sorrow, repentance, or disappointment over. |
| relish.n | — | COD: great enjoyment |
| relish.v | — | FN: take great pleasure in |
| resent.v | — | COD: feel bitterness or indignation at. |
| resentment.n | — | COD: bitterness; indignation. |
| rue.v | — | FN: to feel compassion for; pity |
| rueful.a | — | COD: expressing regret, especially in a wry or humorous way. |
| satisfaction.n | — | FN: the state of having one's desires sated. |
| satisfied.a | — | FN: content. |
| savour.v | — | COD: with obj. appreciate and enjoy the taste of (good food or drink)or enjoy or appreciate to the full. |
| scared.a | — | FN: afraid |
| solace.n | — | COD: comfort or consolation in time of distress. |
| taken.a | — | COD: be attracted or charmed by. |
| terrified.a | — | FN: extremely fearful |
| unfazed.a | — | FN: not disturbed |
| upset.a | — | FN: being unhappy about something |
| worked up.a | — | FN: in a state of intense excitement, anger, or anxiety. |
| worried.a | — | FN: feeling trouble over difficulties |
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