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emotionally

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

2 meanings of emotionally

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  1. 1
    adverb
    In a way that shows strong feelings.

    She spoke emotionally about her late father at the service.

    He reacted emotionally when he heard the team had lost.

    Similarpassionately, tearfully, feelingly

    Oppositecalmly, dispassionately, unemotionally

  2. 2
    adverb
    In a way that has to do with someone's feelings.

    After the long week, she felt emotionally drained.

    He wasn't ready emotionally for such a big move.

    Similarpsychologically, mentally

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Origin

From the word "emotional" plus the ending "-ly."