emo·tion·al·ist
| \ i-ˈmō-shnə-list
, -shə-nə-list \
, -shə-nə-list \
Definition of emotionalist
1
: one who bases a theory or policy on an emotional conviction
2
: one prone to emotionalism
Other Words from emotionalist
emotionalistic
\
i-ˌmō-shnə-ˈli-stik
, -shə-nə-ˈli-
\
adjective
, -shə-nə-ˈli-
\
adjective
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“Emotionalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/emotionalist. Accessed 28 Jun. 2022.
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