EMOTIVE LEXICAL UNITS WITH POSITIVE SENSE AND NEGATIVE SENSE IN THE ENGLISH AND UZBEK LANGUAGES
Abstract
This article provides a comparative analysis of emotive lexical units with positive and negative connotations in the English and Uzbek languages. The study focuses on emotional semantics, evaluative components, and connotative meanings that shape the expressive potential of lexical items. Words, phrases, and idiomatic expressions conveying positive and negative emotions are examined in terms of their linguistic features and functional roles in discourse. The research also explores similarities and differences in the formation and use of emotive vocabulary across different linguocultural contexts. The findings highlight the close relationship between language, emotion, and culture, emphasizing the role of emotive lexis in enhancing communicative effectiveness.