emotional

noun

An emotional person

adjective

Of or relating to the emotions.

Characterized by emotion.

Easily affected by emotion.

Readily displaying emotion.

Determined by strong emotion rather than purely logical reasoning.

Appealing to or arousing emotion.

Overwhelmed by mixed emotions, moved, almost tearful.

Roots

moveomot- · Latin · move, mover

Synonyms for emotional

emotionalizev emotiveadj affectionaladj affectiveadj sentimentaladj soulfuladj mentaladj spiritualadj poignantadj heartfeltadj

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Where does emotional come from?

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