Synonyms for affectual
- adjective
Most common
Definitions
- adj. 1
Pertaining to or consisting in disposition or desire.
Example sentences
- emotional Human beings are emotional creatures, so to speak.
- earnest He said in earnest that he would quit the company.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| affectual | steady | |
| emotional | rising | |
| earnest | steady | |
| affectional | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- earnest2
- 9 letters
- emotional4
- 11 letters
- affectional
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (earnest2 = 2 syllables).