'emotionalist' originates from the English word 'emotion,' which comes from the Latin word 'emotio,' where 'e-' meant 'out' and 'movere' meant 'to move.'

'emotio' transformed into the French word 'émotion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'emotion,' leading to the formation of 'emotionalist.'

Initially, it meant 'a movement of feelings,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person guided by emotions.'