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emotionalism

[ɪˈmoʊʃənəlɪzəm]
noun
emocionalismo
1. A tendency to be swayed by emotions rather than reason; excessive emotional expression or response
The critic dismissed the film's emotionalism as manipulative storytelling.
O crítico rejeitou o emocionalismo do filme como uma narrativa manipuladora.
2. In philosophy and psychology, the doctrine that emotions are the primary or most important aspect of human experience
Emotionalism in art prioritizes feeling over technical skill.
O emocionalismo na arte prioriza o sentimento sobre a habilidade técnica.
3. An appeal to emotions rather than logic or facts
The politician's speech relied on emotionalism rather than substantive policy discussion.
O discurso do político baseava-se no emocionalismo em vez de discussão política substancial.
Synonyms
sentimentalismpassionfeelingemotivity
Antonyms
rationalismlogicreasonobjectivity

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
emocionalismo
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
emocionalismo
Standard usage in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

wearing one's heart on one's sleeve
ruled by the heart
emotional baggage
tears and tantrums
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