emotional

emozionato, emotivo

Che mostra sentimenti più forti del solito, soprattutto tristezza o entusiasmo.

In inglese semplice: Showing stronger feelings than usual, especially sadness or excitement.

• She became emotional during the speech.
• He sounded emotional when he called.
• Why do you get so emotional about this?

Come si usa: emotional about something (He gets emotional about his childhood.)

Contrari: unemotional

Espressioni comuni: become emotional, emotional speech, get emotional

commosso, emozionato

Così pieno di emozione da essere sul punto di piangere.

In inglese semplice: So full of feelings that you are close to crying.

• I felt emotional at the wedding.
• She became emotional when her brother returned.
• His voice grew emotional as he thanked his parents.

Come si usa: emotional about something (She felt emotional about leaving home.)

Sinonimi: moved, overcome

Espressioni comuni: feel emotional, become emotional, emotional farewell

emotivo, emozionale

Basato su sentimenti forti più che su una riflessione attenta.

In inglese semplice: Based on strong feelings rather than careful thought.

• It was an emotional decision.
• His emotional reaction made the discussion difficult.
• Try to avoid emotional arguments when choosing a school.

Sinonimi: feeling-based

Contrari: rational, logical

Espressioni comuni: emotional decision, emotional response, emotional reasons

sensibile, emotivo

Che si lascia toccare facilmente dai sentimenti, soprattutto davanti a qualcosa di triste o commovente.

In inglese semplice: Easily affected by feelings, especially when something is sad or touching.

• I’m an emotional person.
• Her emotional nature makes sad films hard to watch.
• He has always been emotional and easily moved.

Sinonimi: sensitive

Contrari: unemotional

Espressioni comuni: emotional person, emotional nature, very emotional