1. plural of emotionalism; excessive or exaggerated emotional expression or appeal, especially in art, literature, or speech
Usage: typically used as a mass noun or in formal/academic contexts
2. plural of emotionalism; the philosophical or psychological doctrine that emotions are the primary basis of knowledge or morality
Usage: philosophy, psychology

Examples

• The film was criticized for its heavy emotionalisms rather than genuine character development.
• Critics argued that the speech relied too much on emotionalisms to sway the audience.
• Her writing avoided the emotionalisms that plagued her earlier novels.
• The debate descended into emotionalisms when facts were abandoned.
• Philosophers have long debated whether emotionalisms can serve as a reliable foundation for ethics.