Emotional Definition & Meaning

emotional
adjective
  1. determined or actuated by emotion rather than reason; "it was an emotional judgment"
  2. of more than usual emotion; "his behavior was highly emotional"
  3. of or pertaining to emotion; "emotional health"; "an emotional crisis"
  4. (of persons) excessively affected by emotion; "he would become emotional over nothing at all"; "she was worked up about all the noise"

"Emotional" in song lyrics

See how emotional is used in real songs:

  • "now the problem with you MC's today is you're too emotional"
    Aceyalone — Arhythamaticulas
  • "Don't let go..go..go.. so emotional"
    Anybody Killa — Oh No
  • "A visage and his image looked all emotional"
    Blue Sky Black Death & Jean Grae — Strikes

Usage tips for "emotional"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "emotional" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for emotional to find words that pair well.

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