choked up
Throat tight, wordless
Choked up describes the state of being overcome with emotion, especially when it interferes with speaking.
The throat tightens as if literally constricted: She got choked up during her wedding vows.
The phrase suggests tears are imminent or voice is breaking.
To choke up can also mean to grip a bat or club higher on the handle.
Prone to weeping
- movedChanged location or felt
- touchedAffected emotionally or physically
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
- misty-eyedEyes moist with emotion
weepy · teary-eyed · sentimental · nostalgic · heartfelt · poignant · wistful · stirred
Tight feeling when emotional
- strangledKilled by throat compression
- constrictedMade narrower by pressure
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
- cloggedBlocked by buildup
blocked · obstructed · restricted · suffocating · gasping · stifled · smothered · compressed
Unable to express oneself
- voicelessHaving no voice
- lost for wordsUnable to express oneself
- voice crackingInvoluntary pitch fluctuation
- gulpingSwallowing hastily, noisily
stammering · faltering · quivering · trembling voice · inaudible · hoarse · croaking · pausing
tearful
Prone to weeping
- movedChanged location or felt
- touchedAffected emotionally or physically
- overcomePrevail against difficulty
misty-eyed · weepy · teary-eyed · sentimental · nostalgic · heartfelt · poignant · wistful · stirred · overwhelmed
lump in throat
Tight feeling when emotional
- strangledKilled by throat compression
- constrictedMade narrower by pressure
- gaggingReflex throat constriction
clogged · blocked · obstructed · restricted · suffocating · gasping · stifled · smothered · compressed
tongue-tied
Unable to express oneself
- voicelessHaving no voice
- lost for wordsUnable to express oneself
- voice crackingInvoluntary pitch fluctuation
gulping · stammering · faltering · quivering · trembling voice · inaudible · hoarse · croaking · pausing · halting
- speechlessspeechless, mute, wordless, tongue-tied, dumbstruck
- astonishmentamazement, awe, wonder, wonderstruck, awestruck
- cryingcry, crying, tears, sob, sobbing
choked upcomposed
Calm and self-possessed
unmoved · unflappable · stoic · impassive · collected
choked upcheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
lighthearted · carefree · jovial · buoyant · content
choked uparticulate
Express clearly, or well-spoken
fluent · eloquent · glib · smooth-talking · silver-tongued
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