Meaning & use
emotionality
The tendency to experience or express feelings, especially strong ones, readily and intensely.
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The therapist noted the child's high emotionality during even minor disagreements.
His speech was praised for its raw emotionality rather than its polished logic.
A note on using this word
Emotionality is often used in psychology to describe how strongly and openly someone tends to react emotionally.
Words with a similar meaning
sentimentality
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