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

From Literature

"It's an incredible feeling because they're all just so amazing, such incredible actors."

From BBC

I get a lot of confidence and positivity and sense of purpose from feeling part of this community.

From Los Angeles Times

“I like to strip images down to what people recognize instantly. The feeling comes first, then I’m focused on evoking optimism, color and joy.”

From Los Angeles Times

But it would also keep the peace, making it harder for ICE to escalate conflicts with the community, while reducing feelings of frustration for activists.

From Salon

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