Are 'Like' and 'Dislike' two of the simplest emotions to identify?

I think all emotions are a matter of degree. Like & dislike are the mild forms of euphoric and loathing. The gradient is wide. All emotions are transient. That’s why we are encouraged in mindfulness to just watch them float on by like our thoughts. Clouds in the sky, passing and blowing over. haha

I think they are the easiest to read. There is a dead tale sign that people can’t help but show when they look at someone that gives it away. However I find that discomfort can be interpreted as dislike.

Euphoria is not the opposite of loathing. I would suggest adoration instead.

I feel euphoric when I gaze on the face of the man I adore.

I like popcorn. I like some people better than others. I like to dance around in my bare feet when the grass is newly mown. These are slippery words.

@gailcalled What about euphoric adoration? :-P

I think (too tired now to be certain) that you feel euphoric.

I feel a sense of euphoria. I have that euphoric feeling.

I adore her. My adoration was almost palpable. Sorry, I am showing and not explaining. A topic for another day, perhaps.

I would think that fear and anger are more basic and easy to identify emotions.

How about the others; lust, sloth, gluttony, envy, pride, vainglory (boasting) and acedia (apathy). An odd list, I have always thought, since you can easily shrink it by by including gluttony and envy under lust.

Yeah.