Word for a moment of unexpected emotion?

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I can't seem to find anything, any help is appreciated.

Good emotion? Bad? What kinds of things inspire these moments? What's an example sentence you would use the word in? Help us help you! — Dan Bron, Sep 25 '15 at 19:08
A good emotion, a feeling of certain happiness when looking back on the past. — Ryan, Sep 25 '15 at 19:11
Better to [edit] such details into your question, so everyone will see them. Also, I want to say wistful, but that isn't quite right. — Dan Bron, Sep 25 '15 at 19:12
this thread may be of interest http://english.stackexchange.com/questions/76879/one-word-for-happily-surprised — shaunxer, Sep 25 '15 at 21:25

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Sep 25 '15 at 21:04

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How about "epiphanous?" Hopefully your emotive moment was revelatory, as well.

answered Sep 25 '15 at 21:04

Joe

score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Sep 25 '15 at 23:17

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I would use nostalgia, based on your comment:

A good emotion, a feeling of certain happiness when looking back on the past.

"Nostalgia is a sentimentality for the past, typically for a period or place with happy personal associations."

answered Sep 25 '15 at 23:17

Brent Washburne

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