B1adjectiveemotionsrelationships
US/ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl/
UK/ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.əl/
connected with feelings; also showing strong feelings, sometimes by crying
In context
She got very emotional when she talked about her late grandmother.
Moving to a new country can cause a lot of emotional stress for children.
Good friends give you emotional support when life gets hard.
Words that go with emotional
adjective + noun
- emotional supportMany new mothers need emotional support as well as practical help.
- emotional healthSpending time in nature is good for your emotional health.
- emotional reactionTry not to have an emotional reaction to every negative comment online.
- emotional momentIt was an emotional moment when the soldiers finally came home.
- emotional intelligenceGood managers usually have high emotional intelligence.
adverb + adjective
- highly emotionalImmigration is a highly emotional subject for many voters.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I am very emotion when I hear this song.Correct: I get very emotional when I hear this song.