Emotioneel
Example: Ze voelde zich emotioneel na het zien van de film.
Definition
"Emotioneel" describes a state of experiencing strong feelings or emotions, often resulting in visible reactions such as crying or excitement. For example, someone might feel "emotioneel" after watching a touching movie, indicating deep emotional involvement.
Etymology
The word "emotioneel" comes from the French word "émotionnel," which itself originates from the Latin "emovere," meaning 'to move out or agitate.' Did you know that the root reflects how emotions can move or stir a person internally, which is exactly what "emotioneel" conveys?
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"Emotioneel" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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