What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
exhalent
Example
After holding her breath underwater, she exhaled loudly. [exhaled: verb]
Example
The flowers were exhalent, filling the room with their sweet fragrance. [exhalent: adjective]
emissive
Example
The sun is an emissive source of light and heat. [emissive: adjective]
Example
The radio tower sends out emissive signals to communicate with other stations. [emissive: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Emissive is more commonly used than exhalent in everyday language, especially in scientific or technical contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between exhalent and emissive?
Emissive is more formal than exhalent, as it is often used in technical or academic writing.
