/ɪˈməʊʃənl/
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Meaning
Full of strong feelings, or connected with feelings.
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Word origin
From emotion, from Latin emovere, to move out or stir up.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- emovere
- English cognates
- emotion, motion, move
Examples
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"To get emotional" often means to be close to tears.
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The goodbye was full of strong feelings.
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"Emotional support" means care for someone's feelings.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 23, lesson 8: emotional, twist, highly and 7 more words.