emotional
word · lemma: emotion
Definition
Showing strong feelings, or being easily affected by feelings. It can describe a person, a reaction, or something that causes deep feelings.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for people ('She is very emotional'), moments ('an emotional scene'), or reactions ('He got emotional'). It is usually neutral, but can suggest someone is crying or not thinking calmly in some contexts. Don't confuse it with 'sensitive': 'emotional' focuses on feelings, while 'sensitive' often means easily hurt or aware of small changes.
Example Sentences
He got really emotional after hearing the news.
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She felt emotional when she saw her old school again.
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That movie was very emotional.
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He gets emotional when he talks about his family.
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Try not to make an emotional decision right now.
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I wasn't expecting the speech to be so emotional, honestly.
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