Emotional ɪˈməʊʃənl Adjective Problems/Stress Impact Film Powerful Lasting

• emotional problems/stress
• the emotional impact of the film is powerful and lasting.
• he clearly feels an emotional connection to the place.
• a child’s emotional and intellectual development

emotional

1. connected with people’s feelings (= with the emotions)
• emotional problems/stress
• The emotional impact of the film is powerful and lasting.
• He clearly feels an emotional connection to the place.
• a child’s emotional and intellectual development
• Mothers are often the ones who provide emotional support for the family.
• Physical and emotional well-being are inextricably linked.

Extra Examples

• An enduring emotional attachment between mother and baby develops in the first year.
• He's a hyperactive youngster with emotional problems.
• Victims require emotional support and reassurance.
• His emotional needs were not being met.
2. causing people to feel strong emotions
• SYNONYM emotive
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• emotional language
• abortion and other emotional issues
• The anniversary of the accident was very emotional for him.
• It was obviously an emotional moment for everyone involved.
• This is a very emotional time for me.
3. showing strong emotions, sometimes in a way that other people think is unnecessary
• an emotional response/reaction
• She was in a very emotional state.
• He tends to get emotional on these occasions.
• They made an emotional appeal for help.
• Don't be so emotional about everything!

Extra Examples

• He is prone to emotional outbursts.
• Having all her friends around her made her very emotional.
• He got quite emotional during the speech.