Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for emotional. Search instead for motionerat.
Definitions

emotional

[ih-moh-shuh-nl] / ɪˈmoʊ ʃə nl /
ADJECTIVE
demonstrative about feelings
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affecting exciting heated hysterical impassioned moving nervous passionate poignant sensitive sentimental spontaneous touching
WEAK
ardent disturbed ecstatic emotive enthusiastic excitable falling apart fanatical feeling fervent fervid fickle fiery heartwarming histrionic histrionical hot-blooded impetuous impulsive irrational overwrought pathetic responsive roused sentient stirred stirring susceptible tear-jerking temperamental tender thrilling warm zealous
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic calm cool dull impassive indifferent numb unaffecting unemotional unenthusiastic unexcited unexciting unmoving
WEAK
physical

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

An emotional Open homecoming at Portrush in July was a moment to savour, even though he was unable to get his hands on the Claret Jug in a seventh-place finish.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

Under Mr. Cullman’s incisive direction the entire cast unties the emotional knots of the characters with impressive dexterity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

This is more of an emotional question than just financial planning.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

By boosting neuroplasticity and influencing immune activity, these practices could improve emotional regulation, stress resilience, and mental well-being.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

For the student, music not only strengthens emotional and cognitive development, but also allows a new outlet of expression, and a new means of learning through listening and making sound.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin