emotionally

adverb

Sayi-MOH-shuh-nuh-leeUS/ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/UK/ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

2 meanings of emotionally

1
adverb
In a manner that shows or is driven by emotion.
The witness testified emotionally, pausing several times to compose herself.
Fans cheered emotionally as the marathon winner crossed the finish line.
Similarpassionately, tearfully, feelingly
Oppositecalmly, dispassionately, unemotionally
2
adverb
In terms of the emotions; concerning a person's inner feelings.
The therapist helped her grow emotionally over many months.
Caring for a sick relative can be emotionally demanding.
Similarpsychologically, mentally

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Origin

Formed from "emotional" combined with the suffix "-ly."