Synonyms of emotional

emotional

adjective

i-ˈmō-sh(ə-)nəl 

1

as in passionate

having or expressing great depth of feeling

worship at revival meetings often takes a markedly emotional form

Synonyms & Similar Words

• passionate
• passional
• warm
• intense
• religious
• fervent
• demonstrative
• fiery
• charged
• ardent
• enthusiastic
• glowing
• impassioned
• burning
• feverish
• sentimental
• perfervid
• vehement
• fervid
• incandescent
• flaming
• torrid
• blazing
• superheated
• melodramatic
• red-hot
• warm-blooded
• hot-blooded
• mawkish
• histrionic
• sugary
• saccharine
• sloppy
• on fire
• sappy
• mushy
• maudlin
• schmaltzy
• gushy
• zealous
• obsessed
• uninhibited
• gung ho
• gushing
• frenzied
• keen
• infatuated
• orgiastic
• unrestrained
• overemotional
• unreserved
• enamored
• overheated
• overexcited

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cold
• dispassionate
• cool
• dry
• impassive
• unemotional
• objective
• impersonal
• detached
• emotionless
• reserved
• undemonstrative

2

as in impressive

having the power to affect the feelings or sympathies

in one emotional scene in the movie the boy must say goodbye to his extraterrestrial friend

Synonyms & Similar Words

• impressive
• excitable
• passionate
• exciting
• poignant
• inspirational
• touching
• moving
• dramatic
• theatrical
• impactful
• meaningful
• stirring
• eloquent
• expressive
• feeling
• affecting
• significant
• demonstrative
• melodramatic
• sensitive
• provoking
• responsive
• stimulating
• cathartic
• histrionic
• rousing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unemotional
• cold
• unimpressive
• dispassionate
• detached
• emotionless
• cool
• unaffecting
• deadpan

3

as in affectionate

showing feeling freely

the fact that he is not a very emotional person does not mean that he is not a loving, caring father

Synonyms & Similar Words

• affectionate
• loving
• uninhibited
• demonstrative
• effusive
• outgoing
• passionate
• touchy-feely
• sentimental
• feeling
• sensitive
• unreserved
• theatrical
• unrestrained
• dramatic
• melodramatic
• intense
• histrionic
• warm
• communicative
• mawkish
• expansive
• soulful
• mushy
• outspoken
• maudlin
• schmaltzy
• gushy
• blunt
• extroverted
• frank
• hyperemotional
• candid
• gushing
• plain

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unemotional
• restrained
• undemonstrative
• inhibited
• silent
• reserved
• quiet
• constrained
• modest
• reticent
• shy
• bashful
• indifferent
• dispassionate
• introverted
• retiring
• phlegmatic
• emotionless
• detached
• cold
• glacial
• aloof
• taciturn
• icy
• unfeeling
• impassive
• stolid
• unconcerned
• frigid
• unfriendly
• chilly
• self-directed
• hard-edged
• hard-hearted
• hard-boiled

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of emotional

By the time the performance had ended, the entire Ryman Auditorium was on their feet for the emotional reunion. — Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 17 Sep. 2026

Research from the Night Time Industries Association found that 80% of UK electronic music fans surveyed experienced emotional or mental health benefits from electronic music events, while 75% reported a sense of belonging. — Sunita Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026

Pantone said the latest additions bring its library to nearly 9,000 colors and span every color family, reflecting a broader turn toward maximalism and emotional expression. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Above all, Han Fei counseled, leaders must avoid heartfelt emotional responses to affairs of state lest they be interpreted as signs of vulnerability or weakness. — Orville Schell, Foreign Affairs, 16 Sep. 2026