emotionalism
noun
emo·tion·al·ism i-ˈmō-shnə-ˌli-zəm 
-shə-nə-ˌli-
1
: a tendency to regard things emotionally
2
: undue indulgence in or display of emotion
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web Infused with Waititi’s brand of humor, the show is balanced with deep emotionalism. 
Scott Huver, Variety, 14 June 2022 There’s a kind of opening for women there, with that emotionalism. Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2022 No plan ever works perfectly, but setting such standards is the only way that policy makers can resist emotionalism on one side and wishful thinking on the other. Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2022 No amount of emphatic emotionalism, heroic grandstanding, or Instagrammable, earthbound beauty can distract from this fact. K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2021 Sometimes his fluttery trills, when combined with lyrics extolling his own sensitivity and emotionalism, are just too much. Mark Richardson, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2021 The prickly strumming of his guitar heroes and the steely-eyed emotionalism of his norteño heritage planted the seeds for Maverick to grow his own rapturous desert soundscapes, which sprawl outward and spiral into the cosmos. Suzy Exposito Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2021 As Jean-Jacques’s emotionalism proliferates in the culture, as people are socialized to see themselves as self-validating vectors of desire, the groundwork of the republic trembles. John D. Hagen, National Review, 20 Aug. 2020 The display of emotionalism going on around you could drive you a little crazy. BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2020 See More
Scott Huver, Variety, 14 June 2022 There’s a kind of opening for women there, with that emotionalism. Karin Wulf, Smithsonian Magazine, 14 Mar. 2022 No plan ever works perfectly, but setting such standards is the only way that policy makers can resist emotionalism on one side and wishful thinking on the other. Milton Ezrati, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2022 No amount of emphatic emotionalism, heroic grandstanding, or Instagrammable, earthbound beauty can distract from this fact. K. Austin Collins, Rolling Stone, 26 Oct. 2021 Sometimes his fluttery trills, when combined with lyrics extolling his own sensitivity and emotionalism, are just too much. Mark Richardson, WSJ, 4 Oct. 2021 The prickly strumming of his guitar heroes and the steely-eyed emotionalism of his norteño heritage planted the seeds for Maverick to grow his own rapturous desert soundscapes, which sprawl outward and spiral into the cosmos. Suzy Exposito Staff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2021 As Jean-Jacques’s emotionalism proliferates in the culture, as people are socialized to see themselves as self-validating vectors of desire, the groundwork of the republic trembles. John D. Hagen, National Review, 20 Aug. 2020 The display of emotionalism going on around you could drive you a little crazy. BostonGlobe.com, 17 June 2020 See More Word History
First Known Use
1865, in the meaning defined at sense 1
emotionalism
noun
as in emotionality
Synonyms & Similar Words
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- emotionality
- sentimentality
- melodrama
- histrionics
- mawkishness
- emotion
- sappiness
- earnestness
- fervor
- cathexis
- excitement
- violence
- fervency
- ardency
- intensity
- eagerness
- zest
- infatuation
- vehemence
- gusto
- enthusiasm
- heat
- fanaticism
- zeal
- warmth
- passionateness
- intenseness
- ardor
- obsession
- white heat
- fire
- fever
- tenderness
- sympathy
- mania
- compassion
- keenness
- sentiment
- fervidness
- responsiveness
- passion
- hot-bloodedness
- torridness
- torridity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- impassivity
- impassiveness
- insensitivity
- insensitiveness
- reticence
- insensibility
- aloofness
- dryness
- indifference
- apathy
- calmness
- taciturnity
- composure
- stoicism
- phlegm
- stoniness
- reserve
- detachedness
- unconcern
- collectedness
- coldness
- reservedness
- stiffness
- insensibleness
- frigidity
- coolness
- chilliness
- woodenness
- frigidness