adjective
emotional
Relating to feelings or showing strong feelings.
She gets emotional whenever she talks about her childhood home.
Etymology
Emotion developed from a word for stirring or agitation. Emotional applies that inner movement to feelings, whether describing their subject matter or their strong expression.
More examples
- Good friendships support our emotional health.
- He relies on his sister for emotional support.
- The coach gives an emotional speech after the final game.
Forms
emotional · more emotional · most emotional
emotion noun — A feeling such as joy or anger.
emotionally adverb — In a way that involves feelings.
Similar words
- sentimental
- Emphasizes tender feelings, especially affection or memories of the past.
- passionate
- Shows intense enthusiasm or conviction rather than feelings generally.
- sensitive
- Describes being easily affected by feelings or others' reactions.