# emotionally

Pronunciation: say "i-MOH-shuh-nuh-lee" US /ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/, UK /ɪˈməʊʃənəli/

## Adverb

1. In a manner that shows or is driven by emotion.
   - Simple: In a way that shows strong feelings.
   - _The witness testified emotionally, pausing several times to compose herself._
   - _Fans cheered emotionally as the marathon winner crossed the finish line._
2. In terms of the emotions; concerning a person's inner feelings.
   - Simple: In a way that has to do with someone's feelings.
   - _The therapist helped her grow emotionally over many months._
   - _Caring for a sick relative can be emotionally demanding._

## Origin

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

Source: DictionaryAI, https://dictionaryai.com/define/emotionally (written from Wiktionary data, CC BY-SA 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/).