Emotionalism

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmoʊʃənəˌlɪzəm/

Emotionalism (noun)

  1. A way of speaking or acting that shows strong feelings, often more than is needed.
  2. The idea that emotions are the main guide for judging what is right or valuable.
  3. A style in art or writing that aims to strongly express feelings and move the audience.

Examples

  • Her speech sounded like emotionalism to the audience.
  • The movie avoided emotionalism and stayed calm throughout.