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Emotional

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

Definition

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

In simple words: Related to feelings or emotions.

Examples

  • 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.

Usage notes

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.

Collocations

  • 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

Synonyms

  • emotive

Antonyms

  • unemotional
  • indifferent
  • stoic

Common mistakes

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