Emotional

Definition

Emotional is an adjective that describes something related to, expressing, or influenced by emotions. It often refers to people or situations that elicit strong feelings or involve emotional sensitivity.

Parts of Speech

• Adjective

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪˈmoʊʃənl/
• Respelling: ih-MOH-shuh-nl

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ɪˈməʊʃənl/
• Respelling: ih-MOH-shuh-nl

Etymology

The word "emotional" is derived from the noun "emotion," which has roots in the Latin "emotio," meaning "a moving out, excitement." This Latin term comes from "emovere," where "e-" means "out" and "movere" means "to move." The adjective form "emotional" entered English in the 18th century, describing responses, people, or situations driven by feelings.

Derivatives

• Emotion (noun)
• Emotionally (adverb)
• Emotive (adjective)
• Emotionalism (noun)
• Emotionality (noun)

Synonyms

• Passionate
• Sensitive
• Sentimental

Antonyms

• Unemotional
• Detached
• Indifferent

Usage

The adjective "emotional" is used to describe responses or characteristics related to strong feelings, as in "The speech was very emotional." It is also used to describe people who express their emotions openly, such as "She is a very emotional person."

Related Terms

• Feelings: Emotions or sensations that affect mood.
• Sentiment: A view or attitude based on feelings.
• Psychology: The scientific study of the mind and behavior, including emotions.

Detailed Definitions

Adjective

• Relating to or characterized by emotion: Describes things that are connected to or influenced by feelings.
  • Example: "The movie had an emotional impact on the audience."
• Having intense or easily expressed feelings: Refers to people who are open in displaying or experiencing emotions.
  • Example: "He is an emotional person who expresses his thoughts openly."
• Intended to evoke feelings: Used to describe works, such as films or speeches, meant to elicit strong emotional responses.
  • Example: "The emotional speech moved everyone to tears."