noun

emotionalism

emotionalism

Her speech was criticized for its emotionalism.

Her speech was criticized for its emotionalism.

The play avoided cheap emotionalism.

The play avoided cheap emotionalism.

((emotionalism)) as an uncountable noun The director's style is known for its emotionalism.

Synonyms: sentimentality, melodrama; Antonyms: rationalism, stoicism

From 'emotional' + '-ism', a suffix indicating a practice, system, or philosophy.

'Emotionalism' is the tendency to be overly emotional, often seen as excessive. Think of 'emotional' + '-ism' as the 'practice of being emotional'.

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