emotionally

e-mo-tion-al-ly · adverb

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Definitions

adverb

  1. 1.

    In a way that relates to or involves emotions.

  2. 2.

    In a way that shows strong feelings.

  3. 3.

    With regard to emotional well-being or stability.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    emotionally unavailable — unable or unwilling to connect on an emotional level
  • •
    emotionally drained — exhausted from intense emotional experiences
  • •
    emotionally charged — full of strong feelings or tension

Related words

Antonyms: coldly, dispassionately, rationally
See also: emotion, emotional, feelings
Synonyms: passionately, sensitively, sentimentally

Etymology

From emotional + -ly, ultimately from Latin emovere ("to move out, stir up").