Definitions

emotionally

[i-moh-shuhn-uh-lee] / ɪˈmoʊ ʃən ə li /

ADVERB

passionately

Synonyms

STRONGEST

excitedly intensely lovingly

WEAK

dearly devotedly fervidly lustfully

ADVERB

subjectively

Synonyms

WEAK

egocentrically immanently independently individually inherently inner intrinsically introspectively mentally nonobjectively personally

Antonyms

WEAK

objectively

ADVERB

sympathetically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

affectionately appreciatively kindly warmly

WEAK

benevolently compatibly cordially feelingly harmoniously heartily humanely kindheartedly perceptively responsively softheartedly understandingly warmheartedly

ADVERB

urgently

Synonyms

STRONGEST

compellingly eagerly earnestly frantically hastily vigorously

WEAK

anxious beseechingly enthusiastically excitedly gravely imperiously impetuously imploringly importunately persuasively precipitately

ADVERB

warmly

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ardently excitedly intensely passionately

Example Sentences

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Emotionally, signing this year with the Chicago Cubs felt similar.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“I loved the game, and everything I gave to the game I left there on the field. This moment today, over the last few days, I was absolutely unprepared. Emotionally unstable.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 8, 2025

"Emotionally it is very simple this week," said Potter.

From BBC • Jul. 23, 2025

Emotionally, Sukhitashvili remains at arm’s length, her character’s actions inscrutable.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2025

Emotionally, Horace wanted to believe, but he knew he had no real evidence that spirits made the rapping sounds.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

emotionally

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