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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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"Maybe some people see that working a lot of hours and not spending money doesn't look like fun - but the feeling behind it gives me respect for myself, and that makes me happy."

From BBC • May 17, 2026

“When he’s healthy and feeling good, there’s really nothing like it.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

"Bangaranga, it's a feeling that everybody got in themselves. It's the moment that you choose to lead through love and not fear and this is a special energy," she said.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Bank of America Institute concurred that lower-income households are feeling more stress and cutting back.

From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026

My task just then was to give up my feeling for Karel without giving up the joy and wonder that had grown with it.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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