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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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Iranians were also already feeling the strain of weeks of uncertainty.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

“It’s moving into that counselor role, feeling comfortable pushing back and not giving executives exactly what they asked for, but exactly what they need,” Goodyear’s Parman said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

All that weekend, I can’t shake the look of disappointment on Paul’s face, can’t stop feeling like I’d broken the invisible contract between us.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

"It was a beautiful feeling when we can fly anywhere we want," he told the BBC.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He’d only recalled the feeling of warmth that had settled over him, the relief as his trembling had subsided beneath the sweater.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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