e‧mo‧tion‧al S3 W3 / ɪməʊʃ ə nəl $ ɪmoʊ- / 形容词
1 [仅用于名词前] relating to your feelings or how you control them :
She provided emotional support at a very distressing time for me.
Ann suffered from depression and a number of other emotional problems .
the physical and emotional state of the patient
2 making people have strong feelings :
Abortion is a very emotional issue .
The funeral was a very emotional experience for all of us.
3 having strong feelings and showing them to other people, especially by crying
get/become emotional
He became very emotional when we had to leave.
4 influenced by what you feel, rather than what you know :
an emotional response to the problem
— emotionally 副词 :
Nursing is an emotionally and physically demanding job.
THESAURUS Meaning 2
causing strong feelings
emotional causing people to have strong feelings – used especially about experiences, speeches, or subjects that people have strong feelings about : Returning home after a year in hospital was an emotional experience for Katy. | He gave an emotional speech at the funeral. | It was a very emotional moment. | Abortion rights is a highly emotional issue.
emotive used about issues or language that make people have strong feelings : Fox hunting is a very emotive issue in Britain. | ‘Indoctrination’ is rather an emotive word.
moving making you feel strong feelings of sadness or sympathy : Kelly’s book about her illness is deeply moving. | a moving film
touching making you feel slightly emotional – used especially when someone does something that shows how much they care about another person : Your loyalty is very touching. | My son phoned me to wish me good luck, which was a touching gesture.
poignant making you feel strong feelings of sadness or pity, especially when you remember something in the past : Her youthful expression is a poignant reminder of the passing of time.
sentimental ( also schmaltzy ) informal dealing with emotions such as love and sadness in a way that seems silly : He found the film too sentimental. | a schmaltzy comedy