1[only before noun] relating to your feelings or how you control them: She provided emotional support at a very distressing time for me. Ann suffered from depression and a number of other emotional problems. the physical and emotional state of the patient2making people have strong feelings: Abortion is a very emotional issue. The funeral was a very emotional experience for all of us.3having strong feelings and showing them to other people, especially by cryingget/become emotional He became very emotional when we had to leave.4influenced by what you feel, rather than what you know: an emotional response to the problem—emotionally adverb: Nursing is an emotionally and physically demanding job.THESAURUS– Meaning 2causing strong feelingsemotional causing people to have strong feelings – used especially about experiences, speeches, or subjects that people have strong feelings about: · Returning home after a year in hospital was an emotional experience for Katy.· He gave an emotional speech at the funeral.· It was a very emotional moment.· Abortion rights is a highly emotional issue.emotive used about issues or language that make people have strong feelings: · Fox hunting is a very emotive issue in Britain.· ‘Indoctrination’ is rather an emotive word.moving making you feel strong feelings of sadness or sympathy: · Kelly’s book about her illness is deeply moving.· a moving filmtouching making you feel slightly emotional – used especially when someone does something that shows how much they care about another person: · Your loyalty is very touching.· My son phoned me to wish me good luck, which was a touching gesture.poignant making you feel strong feelings of sadness or pity, especially when you remember something in the past: · Her youthful expression is a poignant reminder of the passing of time.sentimental (also schmaltzy) informal dealing with emotions such as love and sadness in a way that seems silly: · He found the film too sentimental.· a schmaltzy comedy
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emotionally
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感情上地(50%)，冲动地(50%)
adv.感情上；情绪上；令人激动地；情绪冲动地
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