Synonyms for

Emotional

Verb / ɪˈməʊʃʌnʌl / / ˈi:ˌməʊʃʌnʌl / Another word for emotional — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to or characterized by strong emotions

Synonyms & similar words

cerebral excited workedup unemotional aroused feeling passionate heartfelt sentimental sensitive intense dramatic expressive impassioned ardent fervent fiery vehement animated excited impressionable tender vulnerable touchy demonstrative

Synonyms by register

Formal

affective sentimental passionate

Informal

feely touchy heated worked up

Literary

ardent fervid impassioned

Antonyms

calm rational logical unemotional stoic dispassionate apathetic

Common collocations

  • emotional state
  • emotional response
  • emotional support
  • emotional intelligence
  • emotional distress
  • emotional baggage
  • emotional appeal

Word family

noun emotion
adverb emotionally

Usage note

Often used to describe someone who experiences or expresses feelings strongly. Can sometimes carry a negative connotation of being irrational or overly sensitive.

Example sentences

  1. The movie was emotional and made me cry.
  2. She had an emotional day and needed to take a break.
  3. He expressed his emotions through writing poetry.
  4. The speech was emotional and moved the audience.
  5. The loss of her pet was an emotional experience.

Quotes

  • The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller
  • You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great. - Zig Ziglar
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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