emotional
/ɪˈməʊʃənəl/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: emotionals
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of or relating to the emotions.
Adjective
Examples
emotional crisis
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Characterized by emotion.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
An emotional person
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “emotional” mean?
Of or relating to the emotions.
Is “emotional” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.