emotionally

Meanings

1. 1
   adv

   with regard to emotions

   emotionally secure

2. 2
   adv

   in an emotional manner

   At the funeral, they spoke emotionally.

3. 3
   adv

   In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.

   "For a long time, I thought I'd never live to see this day," he said emotionally. "Thank you all for everything you did in my behalf."

4. 4
   adv

   Regarding emotions.

   Physically, it was easy, but emotionally it was the hardest thing I've ever done.

Etymology

From emotional + -ly.