noun as in strong fondness

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Example:His decision was an example of emotionalism, rather than based on logical considerations.

Definition:A tendency to express or be guided by strong emotions rather than rational thought.

From emotionalism

Example:Her raging emotion led her to destroy the classroom property in a fit of anger.

Definition:An intense and often uncontrollable emotional state, leading to actions that may be deemed excessive or irrational.

From raging emotion

Example:His writing displayed a great deal of sentimentality, tending to maudlin and unrealistic optimism.

Definition:A tendency to be easily moved to emotion, especially over trivial matters or prejudiced ideas.

From sentimentality

Example:The poet's work was rooted in romanticism and celebrated the sublime and the emotional.

Definition:The glorification of sentiments often already being perceived as idealized or exaggerated. It tends to honor intense emotion and individualism.

From romanticism