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feeling
[fee-ling]
noun
the function or the power of perceiving by touch.
physical sensation not connected with sight, hearing, taste, or smell.
Deep tissue massage can involve both painful and pleasant feelings.
a particular physical sensation not connected with sight, hearing, taste, or smell.
a feeling of warmth;
a feeling of pain.
the general state of consciousness considered independently of particular sensations, thoughts, etc.
a consciousness or vague awareness.
a feeling of inferiority.
an emotion or emotional perception or attitude.
a feeling of joy;
a feeling of sorrow.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms:capacity for emotion, especially compassion.
The charity staff have great feeling for the sufferings of others.
a sentiment; attitude; opinion.
The general feeling was in favor of the proposal.
feelings, sensibilities; susceptibilities.
A harsh reply could hurt her feelings.
fine emotional endowment.
(in music, art, etc.)
emotion or sympathetic perception revealed by an artist in their work.
Though elegant, it was a poem without feeling.
the general impression conveyed by a work.
Landscape paintings with a spacious feeling are very popular in small homes.
sympathetic appreciation, as of music.
The pianist was known for his ability to play with feeling.
adjective
- Synonyms: ,Antonyms:
readily affected by emotion; sympathetic.
A feeling heart could not be unaffected by this tragic story.
Synonyms: ,indicating or characterized by emotion.
The defendant's speech gave a feeling reply to the charge.
feeling
/ ˈھːɪŋ /
noun
the sense of touch
the ability to experience physical sensations, such as heat, pain, etc
the sensation so experienced
a state of mind
a physical or mental impression
a feeling of warmth
fondness; sympathy
to have a great deal of feeling for someone
an ability to feel deeply
a person of feeling
a sentiment
a feeling that the project is feasible
an impression or mood; atmosphere
the feeling of a foreign city
an emotional disturbance, esp anger or dislike
a lot of bad feeling about the increase in taxes
intuitive appreciation and understanding
a feeling for words
sensibility in the performance of something
(plural) emotional or moral sensitivity, as in relation to principles or personal dignity (esp in the phrase hurt or injure the feelings of )
to be emotionally or sexually attracted to
adjective
sentient; sensitive
expressing or containing emotion
warm-hearted; sympathetic
Other 51Թ Forms
- feelingly adverb
- feelingness noun
- nonfeeling adjective
- nonfeelingly adverb
- underfeeling noun
- ˈڱԲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of feeling1
Example Sentences
And she’s aware that her enmeshment with Quintana is compounded by a relationship with Dunne that left their daughter feeling like an interloper.
A GEL spokesperson said the utility "absolutely understands the strength of feeling amongst some islanders" and the "impact on customers already struggling with the cost of living".
The general feeling of unease that has swept over the city.
“It’s a beautiful feeling knowing that we’ll have this land in our hands moving forward for the next seven generations, for our Yurok people and our grandchildren.”
"It's a tragic feeling to know the tower was at the heart of the community and it now symbolises a broken society," he said.
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