EMOTIONALITY Synonyms: 73 Similar and Opposite Words

emotionality

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Recent Examples of emotionality When that happens, its responses in content, tone, and emotionality will become virtually, if not totally, indistinguishable from those of another human being. — Letters To The Editor, Hartford Courant, 27 Apr. 2026 Capturing the emotionality of the moment was paramount, and an especially incredible feat, considering Pfeiffer and her scene partner had never met before shooting. — Hilton Dresden, HollywoodReporter, 12 June 2026 So Mark initially came to me reporting symptoms of headache, memory loss, sleep difficulties, emotionality, and irritability. — Scott Pelley, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026 The numbers don’t do justice to the way the four power sources play together, however, delivering a seamless rush of force as the electric motors perfectly fill in the gaps in the engine’s power band, combining the immediacy of an EV with the emotionality of a high-revving V12. — Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for emotionality

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While this gentler effort is unlikely to be similarly impactful, its witty humor and genuine emotionalism recall the best of Pixar, where its director worked as a story artist on such films as Wall-E and Incredibles 2.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
Arpino’s interest in popular culture, athletic technique, and unapologetic emotionalism has found a new audience in the post-Balanchine world.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 26 Sep. 2025

Definition of emotionalism

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More likely, though, Brown said Jefferson’s stockpiling of gloves reflects his sentimentality toward his wife and possibly other women in the family.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 3 July 2026
And what ensues is an hour and a half of aimless, frictionless, inert, and cloying sentimentality without purpose.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

Definition of sentimentality

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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
Some stars receive a hero’s welcome, while others encounter mixed emotions after leaving in free agency.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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