emotional state

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emotional state

His emotional state brightened when he saw the friendly puppy.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The condition of a person's emotions at a particular time: "emotional state" refers to the overall quality and nature of a person's feelings, such as being happy, sad, angry, or calm.
    • A temporary psychological condition dominated by emotion: It describes a person's prevailing mood or affective condition.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • Her emotional state was fragile after hearing the sad news.
    • Meditation can help improve your emotional state.
    • The manager was concerned about the team's emotional state during the stressful project.
Advanced Usage
  • "to be in a heightened emotional state": to be experiencing very strong or intense feelings.
    • After the argument, he was in a heightened emotional state and needed time to calm down.
  • "to assess one's emotional state": to evaluate or consider how one is feeling.
    • The therapist asked the patient to assess her emotional state at the beginning of each session.
Variants and Related Words
  • State of mind (n): a person's mood or mental condition at a particular time.
    • His positive state of mind helped him overcome the challenge.
  • Mood (n): a temporary state of mind or feeling.
    • She was in a cheerful mood all day.
Synonyms
  • Frame of mind: a particular mood that influences one's attitude or behavior.
  • Spirits (plural noun): the emotional state of a person (e.g., in good spirits).
Related Phrases
  • Emotional well-being (n): the state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy in terms of one's emotions.
    • Financial security can contribute to one's emotional well-being.
  • Affective state (n): a technical term often used in psychology, synonymous with emotional state.
Related Idioms
  • To be on an emotional rollercoaster: to experience rapidly changing and intense emotions.
    • The waiting period for the test results had him on an emotional rollercoaster.
  • To wear one's heart on one's sleeve: to make one's feelings and emotions obvious.
    • She wears her heart on her sleeve, so it's easy to tell her emotional state.
emotional state

His emotional state brightened when he saw the friendly puppy.

Noun
  1. the state of a person's emotions (especially with regard to pleasure or dejection)
    • his emotional state depended on her opinion
    • he was in good spirits
    • his spirit rose

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