lump in one's throat
Pre-cry throat tightness
A lump in one's throat is a tight, constricted feeling in the throat caused by strong emotion—especially when holding back tears or struggling to speak.
The sensation accompanies moments of grief, nostalgia, pride, or being deeply moved: I got a lump in my throat watching my daughter graduate.
The eulogy left everyone with a lump in their throat.
- tightnessState of being constricted
- constrictionTightening or narrowing action
- sadnessState of emotional pain
- griefIntense sorrow from loss
- aweReverent fear and wonder
nostalgia · human connection · gratitude · empathy · vulnerability · heartbreak · saying goodbye · anxiety · tear production · crying · happy tears · fear · catharsis · metaphor · poetic imagery · melancholy · stress hormones · choking up
lump in one's throatlight heart
lightheartedness · emotional numbness · joy · elation · cheerfulness
lump in one's throatemotional release
Discharge of pent-up feelings
good cry · cathartic release · venting · composure · dry eyes
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