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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 Scheifele’s emotional and inspirational decision to play mere hours after his father’s unexpected death — to play for his dad, to play because of his dad — ended in cruel fashion, with Scheifele helpless in the penalty box. Mark Lazerus, New York Times, 18 May 2025 Women who responded to the video were emotional, Capuano said. Madeline Mitchell, USA Today, 18 May 2025 Lawrence — mother to two children now — was visibly emotional talking about working with Ramsay on the subject matter. Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 18 May 2025 Aledo players shared hugs and tears in an emotional moment for the program that nearly reached its ultimate goal. Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for emotional
Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotional
Adjective
  • It’s been possible, but hard to find Fettercairn from independent bottlers in the United States, and those who seek it out are passionate about it, Boice said.
    Gina Pace, Forbes.com, 19 May 2025
  • Gabriella is a cousin of King Charles through her father Prince Michael's side of the family and a passionate musician who played an advisory role around the musical performances for Kate's Together at Christmas carol service in December at Westminster Abbey.
    Janine Henni, People.com, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • It’s got a wide range from super fine powdery grains to cracked peppercorns and has impressive output with fewer twists.
    Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 May 2025
  • Throughout the past three seasons, the show has also boasted an impressive roster of A-list guest stars, including Jamie Lee Curtis, Joel McHale, John Mulaney, Bob Odenkirk, Will Poulter, Olivia Colman, Sarah Paulson, Molly Ringwald, John Cena and Josh Hartnett.
    Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 20 May 2025
Adjective
  • While a hard, unblinking stare with stiff posture can signal aggression or resource guarding—especially over treats or toys—gentle, affectionate staring often expresses love.
    Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
  • Italian photographer Nicola Fioravanti was the overall winner in the professional division for his affectionate look at Morocco, his partner's birthplace.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Adjective
  • Groups of excitable teenage boys waited their turn to play EA FC on a bank of massive flat screen TVs.
    James Montague, New York Times, 18 May 2025
  • Wisner was an excitable workaholic, like a squirrel pointlessly leaping in all directions.
    Bruce Fein, Baltimore Sun, 15 May 2025
Adjective
  • Soto should, of course, get a loving reception from the Bleacher Creatures on Friday night, no?
    Will Sammon, New York Times, 16 May 2025
  • Tina Knowles remembers growing up in a loving and raucous family of nine.
    Sara Sidner, CNN Money, 11 May 2025
Adjective
  • The finish is long and flavorful, evoking tropical themes of coconut water and warm beaches.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 16 May 2025
  • But his presence now would have been a warm security blanket.
    Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 16 May 2025
Adjective
  • While seemingly indifferent, like Yi-young, Gi-on actually finds the department exciting and wants to stay.
    Kayti Burt, Time, 19 May 2025
  • There were a variety of topics covered today, including what the ramifications of failing to qualify for the Champions League would be, who should replace Alexander Isak against Everton if the striker is declared unfit, Sean Longstaff's future, and whether exciting, marquee signings will arrive.
    Chris Waugh, New York Times, 19 May 2025
Adjective
  • Her characters, including Belinda and Insecure’s hilariously uninhibited Kelli, are often frustratingly scarce within their respective series.
    Phoebe Reilly, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2025
  • This aligns perfectly with Venus in Aries’ love for uninhibited self-expression.
    Valerie Mesa, People.com, 20 Feb. 2025

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“Emotional.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/emotional. Accessed 29 May. 2025.

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