emotionally
/ɪˈməʊʃənəli/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.
Adverb
Examples
"For a long time, I thought I'd never live to see this day," he said emotionally. "Thank you all for everything you did in my behalf."
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
Regarding emotions.
Adverb
Examples
Physically, it was easy, but emotionally it was the hardest thing I've ever done.
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).
Common questions
What does “emotionally” mean?
In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.
Is “emotionally” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.