emotionalist

[ih-moh-shuh-nl-ist]

e·mo·tion·al·ist

[ih-moh-shuh-nl-ist]
noun
1.
a person who appeals to the emotions, especially unduly.
2.
a person easily affected by emotion.
3.
a person who bases conduct, or the theory of conduct, upon feelings rather than reason: a romantic emotionalist.

Origin:
1865–70; emotional + -ist

e·mo·tion·al·is·tic, adjective
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Emotionalist has a plethora of syllables.
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emotionalism (ɪˈməʊʃənəˌlɪzəm)
 
n
1.  emotional nature, character, or quality
2.  a tendency to yield readily to the emotions
3.  an appeal to the emotions, esp an excessive appeal, as to an audience
4.  a doctrine stressing the value of deeply felt responses in ethics and the arts
 
e'motionalist
 
n
 
emotional'istic
 
adj

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