Definitions

feel

[feel] / fil /

NOUN

quality perceived by feeling

Synonyms

STRONGEST

ambience atmosphere aura feeling impression mood quality sense touch

STRONG

finish palpation semblance sensation surface tactility vibes

WEAK

taction

VERB

touch, stroke

Synonyms

STRONGEST

perceive sense try

STRONG

apperceive caress clasp clutch explore finger fondle frisk fumble grapple grasp grip grope handle manipulate maul palm palpate paw pinch ply poke press squeeze test thumb tickle twiddle wield

WEAK

run hands over

VERB

experience

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acknowledge appear appreciate endure enjoy get go through have know meet notice perceive receive see seem sense suffer suggest taste understand welcome

STRONG

accept comprehend discern encounter exhibit note observe remark resemble savor undergo

WEAK

be affected be aware of be excited be impressed be sensible of be sensitive be turned on to get in touch get vibes have a hunch have funny feeling

VERB

believe

Synonyms

STRONGEST

assume consider hold know sense think

STRONG

conclude conjecture credit deduce deem esteem gather guess infer intuit judge presume repute suppose surmise suspect

WEAK

be convinced be of the opinion have a hunch have the impression

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disbelieve

Example Sentences

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"I feel genuinely moved today by the rule of law," Lander told reporters after the verdict.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

His naiveté begins to feel contrived, a way to preserve a hazy aura of romance and menace.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

You could feel me hedging more than a little there, right?

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

"I think that's a big thing as well, that maybe they don't feel like they're being listened to," she added.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

From Belle’s throat, I feel a rippling vibration and hear a sound I’ve never heard before.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

feel

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