adv. [f. as prec. + -LY2.] In an emotional manner; with reference to the emotions.

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1865.  Dickens, Mut. Fr., I. ii. Nodding emotionally.

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1866.  Ch. Times, 20 Feb. The Rinderpest is emotionally described … as an affliction.

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1874.  Spurgeon, Treas. Dav., Ps. xcii. 1, IV. 263. It is good emotionally for it is pleasant to the heart.

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1876.  Geo. Eliot, Dan. Der., IV. lii. 71. Passionate situations, which she never made emotionally her own.

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