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UK/["/ɪˈməʊʃənl/"]/US/["/ɪˈməʊʃənl/"]/

Meaning of Emotional

connected with people’s feelings (= with the emotions)

In simple words: Related to feelings or emotions.

Emotional in a sentence

  • The movie was so emotional that many people were crying by the end.
  • She gave an emotional speech that touched everyone in the audience.
  • It's important to express your emotional needs in a relationship.
  • He has an emotional connection to the song because it reminds him of his childhood.
  • The emotional impact of the news was felt throughout the community.

How to use Emotional

Use 'emotional' to describe situations, people, or responses that involve strong feelings. It’s appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in very formal or scientific writing where more precise terms might be better.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'E-motion' as the motion of feelings.

Related words

Collocations with Emotional

Synonyms for Emotional

  • emotive

Opposites of Emotional

  • unemotional
  • indifferent
  • stoic

Common mistakes with Emotional

  • Confusing 'emotional' with 'emotive'.
  • Using it inappropriately when referring to logical reasoning.
  • Saying 'more emotional' instead of 'more emotionally expressive'.

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Frequently asked questions about Emotional

What does Emotional mean?

Related to feelings or emotions.

What is the definition of Emotional?

connected with people’s feelings (= with the emotions)

How do you use Emotional in a sentence?

The movie was so emotional that many people were crying by the end.

Can you give another example of Emotional?

She gave an emotional speech that touched everyone in the audience.

What are synonyms for Emotional?

Common alternatives include emotive.

What is the opposite of Emotional?

Opposite meanings include unemotional, indifferent, stoic.

What words go with Emotional?

It commonly pairs with be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, in an emotional state, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, in an emotional state, be, feel, look, extremely, fairly, very, about, in an emotional state.

What are common mistakes when using Emotional?

Confusing 'emotional' with 'emotive'. Using it inappropriately when referring to logical reasoning. Saying 'more emotional' instead of 'more emotionally expressive'.

How do you pronounce Emotional?

US: /["/ɪˈməʊʃənl/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈməʊʃənl/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Emotional?

Use 'emotional' to describe situations, people, or responses that involve strong feelings. It’s appropriate in most contexts, but avoid using it in very formal or scientific writing where more precise terms might be better.

What CEFR level is Emotional?

"Emotional" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.