What does "emotionally" mean?

1. (regarding feelings) in a way that relates to a person's feelings or mental state. 2. (with strong feeling) in a way that shows strong feelings, like crying or speaking with passion.

How do you use "emotionally"?

Often used to modify adjectives like 'draining', 'stable', or 'attached'. Typically modifies verbs of communication or reaction.

emotionally

adv.

US //ˈiˌmoʊʃnəɫi// UK //ɪmˈəʊʃənəli// emo·tion·al·ly

1 regarding feelings (adv.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

in a way that relates to a person's feelings or mental state.

pertaining to the psychological or emotional state of an individual.

Example

Moving to a new country can be emotionally difficult for many people.

Example

The therapist noted that while the patient was physically recovering, he remained emotionally fragile following the accident.

Usage

Often used to modify adjectives like 'draining', 'stable', or 'attached'.
- psychologically
- mentally
- physically
- intellectually
2 with strong feeling (adv.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

in a way that shows strong feelings, like crying or speaking with passion.

in a manner characterized by the outward expression of intense emotion.

Example

She spoke emotionally about how much she missed her family.

Example

The witness reacted emotionally when shown the photographs, eventually requiring a brief recess to compose herself.

Usage

Typically modifies verbs of communication or reaction.
- passionately
- intensely
- coldly
- impassionately

Origin

From emotional + -ly.