EmoNet defines 40 emotion categories with synonyms and variations for voice performance annotation. Each emotion can be expressed at 4 intensity levels, enabling fine-grained emotional labeling of speech and vocal performances.
Reference: Schuhmann, C. et al. (2025). EmoNet-Face: An Expert-Annotated Benchmark for Synthetic Emotion Recognition. arXiv:2505.20033
| Level | Label | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Slightly present | The emotion is faintly detectable, a subtle hint in the voice |
| 2 | Clearly present | The emotion is unmistakably expressed and easily recognized |
| 3 | Extremely present | The emotion dominates the vocal delivery with strong intensity |
| 4 | Very intensely present | The emotion is at its peak, overwhelming all other vocal qualities |
- lighthearted fun
- amusement
- mirth
- joviality
- laughter
- playfulness
- silliness
- jesting
- happiness
- excitement
- joy
- exhilaration
- delight
- jubilation
- bliss
- cheerfulness
- ecstasy
- pleasure
- bliss
- rapture
- beatitude
- contentment
- relaxation
- peacefulness
- calmness
- satisfaction
- ease
- serenity
- fulfillment
- gladness
- lightness
- tranquility
- thankfulness
- gratitude
- appreciation
- gratefulness
- sympathy
- compassion
- warmth
- trust
- caring
- clemency
- forgiveness
- devotion
- tenderness
- reverence
- infatuation
- having a crush
- romantic desire
- fondness
- butterflies in the stomach
- adoration
- hope
- enthusiasm
- optimism
- anticipation
- courage
- encouragement
- zeal
- fervor
- inspiration
- determination
- triumph
- superiority
- pride
- dignity
- self-confidently
- honor
- self-consciousness
- interest
- fascination
- curiosity
- intrigue
- awe
- awestruck
- wonder
- astonishment
- surprise
- amazement
- shock
- startlement
- concentration
- deep focus
- engrossment
- absorption
- attention
- contemplation
- thoughtfulness
- pondering
- reflection
- meditation
- brooding
- pensiveness
- relief
- respite
- alleviation
- solace
- comfort
- liberation
- yearning
- longing
- pining
- wistfulness
- nostalgia
- craving
- desire
- envy
- homesickness
- saudade
- teasing
- bantering
- mocking playfully
- ribbing
- provoking lightly
- impatience
- irritability
- irritation
- restlessness
- short-temperedness
- exasperation
- sexual lust
- carnal desire
- lust
- feeling horny
- feeling turned on
- doubt
- distrust
- suspicion
- skepticism
- uncertainty
- pessimism
- fear
- terror
- dread
- apprehension
- alarm
- horror
- panic
- nervousness
- worry
- anxiety
- unease
- anguish
- trepidation
- concern
- upset
- pessimism
- foreboding
- confusion
- bewilderment
- flabbergasted
- disorientation
- perplexity
- embarrassment
- shyness
- mortification
- discomfiture
- awkwardness
- self-consciousness
- shame
- guilt
- remorse
- humiliation
- contrition
- disappointment
- regret
- dismay
- letdown
- chagrin
- sadness
- sorrow
- grief
- melancholy
- dejection
- despair
- self-pity
- sullenness
- heartache
- mournfulness
- misery
- resentment
- acrimony
- bitterness
- cynicism
- rancor
- contempt
- disapproval
- scorn
- disdain
- loathing
- detestation
- disgust
- revulsion
- repulsion
- abhorrence
- loathing
- anger
- rage
- fury
- hate
- irascibility
- enragement
- vexation
- wrath
- peevishness
- annoyance
- spite
- sadism
- malevolence
- malice
- desire to harm
- schadenfreude
- sourness
- tartness
- acidity
- acerbity
- sharpness
- physical pain
- suffering
- torment
- ache
- agony
- helplessness
- powerlessness
- desperation
- submission
- fatigue
- exhaustion
- weariness
- lethargy
- burnout
- numbness
- detachment
- insensitivity
- emotional blunting
- apathy
- existential void
- boredom
- stoicism
- indifference
- being drunk
- stupor
- intoxication
- disorientation
- altered perception
- jealousy
- envy
- covetousness