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  • present participle of feel.
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feeling

[fee-ling] / ˈfi lɪŋ /






Usage

What are other ways to say feeling? The noun feeling is a general term for a subjective point of view as well as for specific sensations: to be guided by feeling rather than by facts; a feeling of sadness, of rejoicing. Emotion is applied to an intensified feeling: agitated by emotion. Passion is strong or violent emotion, often so powerful that it takes over the mind or judgment: stirred to a passion of anger. Sentiment is a mixture of thought and feeling, especially refined or tender feeling: Recollections are often colored by sentiment.

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My head was hot, but my skin was covered in goosebumps and a cold layer of sweat, and I was feeling like I had to vomit.

From Slate • Jun. 13, 2026

"I can still remember the feeling of awe and deep peace the first time I saw it," he tells the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026

The reduction in extra-role behaviors was driven not just by the technical challenges of remote work, but also by feeling less connected on remote work days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 13, 2026

He also shared times that fun moments have gone sour, such as feeling slighted by a friend who profited from selling him a boat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

He lets himself sink back, catching himself with his hands, to fall in next to me, and my stomach gets a loose feeling, like it might float away.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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