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Definition of overemotionally

overemotionally

/ˌoʊ.vɚ.ɪˈmoʊ.ʃən.əl.i/
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Adjective:overemotional
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• adverb

1

In a manner that exhibits excessive, exaggerated, or disproportionate emotional reaction.

Example

"She reacted overemotionally to the minor criticism, bursting into tears in the middle of the meeting."

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• Rhymes for overemotionally

• Nearby Words

overeagerly
overearnestly
overearnestness
overemotionally
overevaluate
overexcitedly
overextrapolate

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed by adding the prefix 'over-' (from Old English ofer, meaning excessively) to 'emotionally', which traces back to the Latin 'emovere' (to move out, agitate).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Overemotionally. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 11, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/overemotionally
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