Emotional

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ɨˈmoʊʃɨnÉ™l/

Origin

emotion + -al

Full definition of emotional

Adjective

1. Of or relating to the emotions.emotional crisis
2. Characterised by emotion.
3. Determined by emotion rather than reason.emotional decision
4. Appealing to or arousing emotion.emotional speech
5. Easily affected by emotion.She’s an emotional person.
6. Readily displaying emotion.emotional greeting

Synonyms

• demonstrative
• effusive
• sentimental
• temperamental

Derived terms