godan verb (-ru), intransitive verb
be overcome with emotion; be deeply moved
Describes a state where one's feelings become so intense that they are hard to control, often leading to tears or an outburst.
卒業式で感極まって涙が出た。
I was overcome with emotion at the graduation ceremony and tears came out.
彼は優勝が決
The moment his victory was decided, he was so overcome with emotion that he couldn't speak.