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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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I was correct, I guess; here I am, being paid to write about feeling like a rube.

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

It is about getting the story across, in a manner that allows the audience to relate and gives the performers the opportunity to share their story in a positive way, without feeling shame.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 18, 2026

Depicted with potted plants, ample relaxation room, and chic luggage storage under Saarinen tulip tables, the people mover, the video promises, “will perhaps be best known for its convenience and its feeling of luxury.”

From Slate Aug. 18, 2026

"Every time I step over the white line, it's always a phenomenal feeling to be able to say, 'This is my life.'"

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

She pulls my door closed and a feeling of panic rises in me again.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

If you're having doubts about whether the course is right for you, "you're having these feelings for a reason," Pia says.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

We’re all sitting at home sipping adaptogenic mushroom tonics, journaling our feelings and politely declining invitations to any event after 7 p.m. because we’d rather optimize our sleep scores than take a tequila shot.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

When I wrote last year about this group of longtime friends whose reunion got derailed by indecision, text-chain confusion and hurt feelings, it struck a chord with readers.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

We sat and chatted about marriage, my possibly newfound feelings around it, her separation from her own husband, and dear God, how insufferable the L.A. heat wave was becoming.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 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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