emotional
adj. · n.-
1 relating to feelings (adj.) B1 Intermediaterelating to your feelings or the way you feel inside.
pertaining to the emotions or the affective state of an individual.
ExampleMoving to a new country can be a difficult emotional experience.
ExampleThe therapist focused on the patient's emotional well-being rather than just addressing the physical symptoms of stress.
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2 showing strong feelings (adj.) B1 Intermediateshowing strong feelings, especially by crying or being very upset.
readily displaying or affected by intense emotion; often used to describe a person who is easily moved to tears.
ExampleHe became very emotional when he talked about his late grandfather.
ExampleThe award ceremony was an emotional occasion, with several winners struggling to finish their speeches through tears of joy.
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3 not logical (adj.) B2 Upper Intermediatebased on feelings rather than on facts or clear thinking.
actuated or dominated by emotion rather than reason or logic.
ExampleIt was an emotional decision, but she knew it wasn't the most practical one.
ExampleThe debate shifted from a technical analysis of the budget to a highly emotional argument about social values.
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4 an emotional person (n.) C2 Proficiency Informala person who is very sensitive or shows their feelings a lot.
a person characterized by strong or easily expressed emotions.
ExampleShe has always been an emotional, reacting to every small change in the weather.
ExampleThe author categorises his characters into 'logicals' and 'emotionals' to highlight the friction in their decision-making processes.
UsageThis noun use is rare and typically found in psychological or informal contexts.
From emotion + -al.
- Adjectiveemotional
- Adverbemotionally