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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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He said he spent his childhood pulling the Spidey poses and shooting webs, and now being able to portray him is "the best feeling ever".

From BBC Jul. 31, 2026

The thought of heading into another brutal heat wave this weekend may have you feeling like a heat-pummeled, melting face emoji unable to get off the couch.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 31, 2026

It’s not the figure that matters — it’s the feeling it gives you.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Hate that first-day sleepwalking feeling after an overnight flight to Europe?

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 31, 2026

I felt it spread to myself: how could one survive if one kept on feeling?

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Asked how she felt about Bush, she added: "I have no feelings towards that person."

From BBC Jul. 31, 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

When asked by defence barrister Caroline Rees KC to explain his feelings at the time, he said: "Adrenaline, a lot of fear. It wasn't logical."

From BBC Jul. 27, 2026

In séances, holding hands gives participants a feeling of safety, while ensuring they can’t disrupt planned tricks, and darkness creates sensitivity to sound, motion, and feelings.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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