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

The two projects, in their wildly different styles and emotional tempos, offer a singular showcase of Okonedo’s range and intelligence as a performer. — David Canfield, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2026

In addition to the logistical strain of a second trial, the emotional toll is also top of mind for many, including Patrick Clancy, the defendant’s former husband and the father of the three victims. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026

This reframing helps change the emotional tone of technology adoption. — Tal Dagan, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026

Inside, the kitchen, the emotional heart of the first film, was among the most meticulous recreations. — Livia Caligor, Architectural Digest, 10 Sep. 2026