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an emotional appeal
an emphatic appeal
a passionate appeal
an impassioned appeal
a heartfelt appeal
an moving appeal
emotional distress
mental distress
psychological distress
nervous distress
personal distress
severe distress
an emotional impact
a sentimental impact
an emotive impact
a heartbreaking impact
a psychological impact
an upsetting impact
an emotional attachment
a personal attachment
a psychological attachment
a sentimental attachment
a deep attachment
an emotive attachment

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Recent Examples of emotional The turmoil surrounding the museum’s direction ultimately seemed to be less about major alterations to the space than about a shift in emotional tone, a movement away from celebration and toward something like penance. Rachel Monroe, New Yorker, 23 June 2025 Plus, the scripts try to yank on our heartstrings with some maudlin moments that don’t quite land, including a grim twist for one main character that feels tacked on just to add some emotional stakes. Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 June 2025 That said, this bit felt like a very important emotional conclusion, that real change had finally been achieved between these two characters. Dalton Ross, EW.com, 23 June 2025 Beyond Avoidance The Disengagement Continuum Work disengagement represents a psychological state characterized by emotional, cognitive and behavioral withdrawal from work roles. Jonathan H. Westover, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for emotional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotional
Adjective
  • But housing advocates have been just as passionate about wanting to see more affordable housing in this area, particularly for seniors.
    Randy Mastro, New York Daily News, 24 June 2025
  • Argentine clubs Boca Juniors and River Plate have drawn huge, passionate crowds that serenade their heroes before, during and after matches.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 June 2025
Adjective
  • Bailey flashed a sweet jumper and impressive athleticism but struggled with his shot selection and had more turnovers than assists.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 26 June 2025
  • Amazon’s stock has already delivered impressive gains, rising over 150% from $85 levels in early 2023 to around $210 now.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • The grateful rescue pup leapt up and was incredibly affectionate towards @yalcantara1023 for taking care of him.
    Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
  • This affectionate beauty has known love before and is ready to find it again after the death of her former owner.
    Trish Stinger, Kansas City Star, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • In 2023 and the first months of 2024, his name cropped up in a lot of excitable articles in the Rio de Janeiro press.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 27 June 2025
  • The telling of the entire story of America, after all, calls into question the greatness that Donald Trump pledges to restore, and agitates a base that remains threatened and excitable by our multicultural reality.
    Kevin Sack, Time, 3 June 2025
Adjective
  • All cats regardless of age deserve a safe and loving home.
    Maria Morava, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 June 2025
  • Additionally, researchers discovered that even when children are placed in safe and loving settings, like with responsive adoptive parents, some of them naturally shunned connection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 18 June 2025
Adjective
  • Here, guests and stylish locals alike graze on warm flatbreads, stacked club sandwiches, silky smoked salmon & cream cheese bagels, and sharing Seafood and Charcuterie boards—brimming with serrano ham, pillowy focaccia, smoked mackerel, and plump Atlantic prawns. Prefer a slower pace?
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • How To Clean Stovetop Grates With Vinegar Fill a pan or sink with equal parts warm water and vinegar.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • The jungle backdrop, unique architecture, exciting food scene, and turquoise ocean views make Tulum an incredibly romantic place for couples to escape.
    Shelby Wax, Vogue, 24 June 2025
  • So many brands are putting the red in red, white, and blue with exciting price cuts this July 4th.
    Averi Baudler, People.com, 24 June 2025
Adjective
  • While not made from the same fabric, the Target pair is still breathable and cooling, with stretch that won’t cling and allows for uninhibited movement.
    Shea Simmons, People.com, 15 June 2025
  • The surveillance aspects of AI systems also pose risks to the kind of uninhibited exploration that genuine play requires.
    Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025

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“Emotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotional. Accessed 7 Jul. 2025.

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