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as in passionate
having or expressing great depth of feeling
worship at revival meetings often takes a markedly emotional form
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as in impressive
having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies
in one emotional scene in the movie the boy must say goodbye to his extraterrestrial friend
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as in affectionate
showing feeling freely
the fact that he is not a very emotional person does not mean that he is not a loving, caring father
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an emotional appeal
emotional distress
an emotional impact
a sentimental impact
an emotive impact
a heartbreaking impact
a psychological impact
an upsetting impact
an emotional attachment
a personal attachment
a psychological attachment
a sentimental attachment
a deep attachment
an emotive attachment
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Recent Examples of emotional
But rather than removing the film from reality, these surreal flourishes lend Hello Stranger emotional texture.
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James Factora, Them., 31 Mar. 2025
The shoe dropping, the call in the middle of the night, the attempt to take her emotional temperature on every phone call.
—Joan Didion, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
The film represents a bold examination of the overseas Filipino worker experience, using supernatural horror as a lens to explore the emotional toll of migration.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Women often make space and care for others, and those emotional skills can serve you well.
—Jennifer Palmer, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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James Factora, Them., 31 Mar. 2025
The shoe dropping, the call in the middle of the night, the attempt to take her emotional temperature on every phone call.
—Joan Didion, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2025
The film represents a bold examination of the overseas Filipino worker experience, using supernatural horror as a lens to explore the emotional toll of migration.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Mar. 2025
Women often make space and care for others, and those emotional skills can serve you well.
—Jennifer Palmer, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotional
Adjective
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Despite some of the passionate opposition, the committee voted 6-2 in favor of the bill on Tuesday.—
Heather Hunter,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
20 Mar. 2025
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Beyond his impressive accomplishments on the field, Jake brings a passionate, competitive spirit and leadership qualities that align perfectly with our organizational values.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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The movement is composed of 514 pieces framed within a titanium baseplate, all of which come together to provide the impressive array of complications present.—
Blake Buettner,
Robb Report,
21 Mar. 2025
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Rashida has carved out a similarly impressive range for herself, appearing on shows like The Office, Parks and Recreation, Angie Tribeca, and Sunny, and starring in Sofia Coppola's 2020 film On the Rocks.—
James Mercadante,
EW.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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The boxer looked thrilled to walk the carpet with his future wife, giving Leerdam affectionate kisses and showing some PDA on the carpet.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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See the 10 'most popular' dog breeds of 2024 Although French Bulldogs have once again snagged first place, the canines in the second and third slots are also known for their friendly and affectionate demeanors.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA TODAY,
20 Mar. 2025
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Charlotte leaned in next to her little brother only for excitable Louis to suddenly turn, accidentally leading to a clash of heads.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
11 Mar. 2025
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Star is probably the most excitable person in the history of the show.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
27 Feb. 2025
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Also in series-regular roles, Way will portray Brina, Reggie’s loving and supportive fiancée who sees the documentary as an opportunity to advance her stardom; Hall will portray Carmelo, Reggie and Monica’s son, a high schooler who has grown up in the shadow of Reggie’s football career.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2025
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Tipperary is a loving and loveable dog, cuddly and affectionate.—
Kelli Bender,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Carry a windshield scraper, jumper cables, a small shovel, flashlight, cell phone, blanket and additional warm clothing, drinking water, and high-calorie non-perishable food.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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It’s kept me warm in the cold winter months but has transitioned easily into spring.—
Megan Schaltegger,
People.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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In battle royale games like Fortnite, Apex Legends, and Call of Duty: Warzone, death is an immediate elimination, which can frustrate streamers trying to get exciting footage for their viewers — and there’s nothing more exciting than a win.—
Alyssa Mercante,
Rolling Stone,
20 Mar. 2025
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Massive tour coaches with comically large high-flotation tires are occasional sights on the park’s other roadways, but snowmobiles are much faster and more exciting mounts that allow unfettered views of the stunning park vistas and wildlife.—
Jeremy Korzeniewski,
Robb Report,
20 Mar. 2025
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Dutchman is uninhibited, forceful in its criticisms and condemnations of Black people who refuse to acknowledge the acute pain of racial violence in America.—
Lovia Gyarkye,
The Hollywood Reporter,
8 Mar. 2025
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This diminutive Vin de France bottling is intended to showcase Gamay at its most uninhibited and pleasurable.—
Anna Lee C. Iijima,
Bon Appétit,
22 Jan. 2025
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“Emotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotional. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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