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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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In 2024, Phillips, then on loan at Ipswich Town, said Guardiola's comments about his weight had left him feeling "frustrated".

From BBC Jul. 30, 2026

In other words, researchers can study what the brain is doing, but they do not yet know how that activity produces the feeling of being aware.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

It became very clear to me, whether I become a CEO or not, if I’m not happy and feeling good about what I do day in and day out, that’s not what I want.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

“I have a feeling viewers wouldn’t find scary what I find scary,” he worries, with a smile.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2026

His realness is the one that made that awful slippery feeling slide down my spine.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

The lack of physical windows might exacerbate feelings of motion sickness.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

Being put on a PIP by someone who used to be your equal probably stirs up feelings of inadequacy.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

The nerve is already known to influence digestion, appetite, and feelings of fullness.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

In January, Josh started having "these weird feelings" but "thought nothing of it".

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

My feelings must be showing, because he says: “Hey, I’m sorry you didn’t get more intel from your mom’s friend.”

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko




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