Definition

Displaying excessive feelings or emotions, often in a way that seems exaggerated or not appropriate for the situation.

Example

She tends to be overemotional during movies, often crying at the sad parts.

Conversation

Have you noticed how she gets really overemotional during the movie nights?

Yeah, it's like she can't help but cry at every sad part!

I get it, but sometimes it's a bit much, don’t you think?

Definitely! A little emotion is great, but being overemotional can be overwhelming.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Overemotional → It is formed from "over-" (meaning excessively) and "emotional" (from Latin "emotio" meaning a movement or stirring of feelings). The word describes someone who experiences feelings excessively or beyond what is considered normal.

Memory Tip

Think of someone feeling emotions 'excessively' ('over-') — that's why overemotional means feeling too much.

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