The term 'Gets Emotional' can be described by two crossword solutions: CRIES (5 letters) and CHOKESUP (8 letters). Cries is an expression of emotion, usually sadness, that is expressed through tears. Chokesup is a phrase used to describe a feeling of intense emotion, often sadness, that causes one to become unable to speak. Both of these terms are used to describe a person who is overwhelmed with emotion.