emotionalistic

adjective

Definition of emotionalisticnext
as in emotional

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for emotionalistic
  1. emotional
  2. theatrical
  3. sensational
  4. dramatic
  5. melodramatic
  6. operatic
Adjective
  • Singing over gruff hip-hop beats and ethereal minimalist ballads, the Argentine singer weaves a provocative tale of self-discovery with diaristic lyrics that excavate self-acceptance, intense romance and emotional maturity.
    Pamela Avila, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Divorcing couples can establish a pet custody agreement that focuses on the pet's emotional well-being.
    Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of emotional
Adjective
  • The Bluey movie is set for a theatrical premiere in 2027, followed by a streaming release on Disney+. 10 Shows Like Bluey to Watch Now Bluey is 2024’s No. 1 series on streaming, per the release, and has won numerous accolades including an Emmy and a BAFTA Award.
    Jen Juneau, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
  • A couple of vintage cartoons and an original theatrical trailer round out the latest essential package from Warners’ boutique label.
    Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of theatrical
Adjective
  • Jayden Daniels took home the Heisman Trophy last season after a sensational career at LSU, his dual-threat ability set the standard for excellence, and this year's finalists will aim to live up to that legacy.
    Stephan Pechdimaldji, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • Mbappe scored a sensational goal against Atalanta in the Champions League inside 10 minutes on Tuesday, but then asked to be brought off 25 later.
    Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of sensational
Adjective
  • Food and energy prices also can experience dramatic shifts on a month-to-month basis because of one-time or atypical events such as weather, supply disruptions or disease.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024
  • The latter tapped them for the costume design of a dramatic, intepretative performance during Milan Design Week 2023.
    Sofia Celeste, WWD, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dramatic
Adjective
  • Neither the stage production nor the musical can do much with the melodramatic Madame Morrible, the headmistress at Shiz who becomes a key player in the Wonderful Wizard of Oz’s fascist machinations.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Go back to where the trend began with the first of the filmmaker’s limited horror series, the creepy, melodramatic 2018 adaptation of Shirley Jackson’s novel starring multiple actors who have become part of Flanagan’s regular ensemble: Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, Annabeth Gish, and Samantha Sloyan.
    Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of melodramatic
Adjective
  • During her time at RADA, Erivo played Jenny, who sang the operatic aria in the song Getting Married Today from the Stephen Sondheim musical, Company.
    Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The vanity was positioned in front of a window for more of an operatic feel.
    Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of operatic
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