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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“They had to try so hard. Emotionally they aren’t 100% ready,” Parvin said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

"Emotionally he is in the best place I've seen him," said McCullum.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2025

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

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2025

Emotionally, I was withdrawn from the objective world; my desires floated loosely within the walls of my consciousness, contained and controlled.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright

emotionally

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