emotionalism

noun

emo·​tion·​al·​ism i-ˈmō-sh(ə-)nə-ˌli-zəm 

1

: a tendency to regard things emotionally

2

: undue indulgence in or display of emotion

Examples of emotionalism in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

As a pivotal member of The Byrds and co-founder of The Flying Burrito Brothers, as well as through his short solo career, Parsons bridged the then-divide between country music and rock, bringing the raw emotionalism of country into rock’s bravado. — Melinda Newman, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2026

While this gentler effort is unlikely to be similarly impactful, its witty humor and genuine emotionalism recall the best of Pixar, where its director worked as a story artist on such films as Wall-E and Incredibles 2. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025

Arpino’s interest in popular culture, athletic technique, and unapologetic emotionalism has found a new audience in the post-Balanchine world. — Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025

That form inflects the entire movie—the contours of its dramas, the style of the performances, the earnest emotionalism—while also embodying a noteworthy conceptual vision. — Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 20 Feb. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for emotionalism

• absolutism
• adventurism
• aestheticism
• africanism
• agnosticism
• alcoholism
• anachronism
• anglicanism
• antagonism
• arianism
• asceticism
• astigmatism