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Definitions

feeling

[fee-ling] / ˈfi lɪŋ /

NOUN

sensation, especially of touch

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awareness excitement feel pain perception pleasure reaction sense sensitivity

STRONG

activity consciousness enjoyment excitability excitation innervation motility perceiving receptivity reflex responsiveness sensibility sensuality tactility tangibility titillation

WEAK

motor response

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insensitivity

WEAK

concrete insensibility numbness thing unconsciousness

NOUN

idea, impression

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apprehension belief instinct notion opinion reaction sense sentiment suspicion thought view

STRONG

consciousness conviction eye hunch inclination inkling mind outlook persuasion presentiment

WEAK

point of view

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knowledge

WEAK

insensibility solid thing

NOUN

a state of mind, often strong

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affection appreciation behavior compassion concern culture emotion impression intensity passion reaction sensitivity sentiment spirit sympathy taste understanding warmth

STRONG

action ardor capacity cultivation delicacy discernment discrimination empathy faculty fervor fondness heat imagination intelligence intuition judgment keenness palpability pathos pity refinement sensibility sentimentality sharpness tangibility tenderness

NOUN

ambience

Synonyms

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atmosphere aura impression mood quality

STRONG

air imprint semblance

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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Kavanaugh said businesses are feeling more confident about spending—which typically leads to stronger consulting results—as macroeconomic uncertainty has subsided compared with this time last year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The Welsh government, which previously announced plans for "small changes" to the rules, said it recognised the "strength of feeling" but added 60% of self-catering businesses had met the target.

From BBC

Learning disability charity Mencap called the situation "deeply upsetting" while a campaigner said it had left her feeling "frustrated".

From BBC

With U.S. stocks at record levels, many employees are feeling wealthier on paper, particularly those whose compensation includes company stock.

From MarketWatch

“I dunno,” I mumble, feeling a cold wave of disloyalty wash over me.

From Literature

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