emotionally (B1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ɪˈmoʊʃənəli/
Definition
In a way that relates to a person's feelings or state of mind.
Examples
He was emotionally unavailable after the divorce.
The children were deeply emotionally affected by the move.
She found it difficult to express herself emotionally.
How to Use emotionally
- emotionally attached to (prepositional phrase)
- Having strong feelings of affection or connection towards someone or something. — "The child was emotionally attached to his favorite toy."
- emotionally unavailable (collocation)
- Unable or unwilling to express feelings or engage in emotional relationships. — "He seemed nice, but he was emotionally unavailable."
- emotionally intelligent (collocation)
- Having or showing skill in understanding and managing one's own emotions and those of others. — "Effective leaders are often highly emotionally intelligent."
- emotionally supportive (collocation)
- Providing comfort and encouragement to someone's feelings. — "She was very emotionally supportive after my father passed away."
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