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Definition emotional in British English

emotional adjective

adjective
/ɪˈməʊʃ(ə)nəl/
1

relating to feelings and the way that they affect your life

Example

physical and emotional well-being

Example

He is in need of emotional support.

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Example

Some patients became very emotional.

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It was an emotional reunion.

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2.1

causing strong emotions such as sadness and anger

Example

This is such an emotional issue.

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Definition emotional in British English