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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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He said he had "no words" to describe how he was feeling.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

“I was just feeling like the hole was so big today,” said Talley, who has gone 22 consecutive holes without a bogey.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

Ibrahimovic returned to AC Milan and delivered four more seasons before hanging up his cleats and, for the first time in his life, feeling anything less than total confidence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

“Orange County” is my particular favorite track; it feels light and upbeat with some whistling throughout — yet lyrically explores grief while also giving this feeling of hope in the darkness.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

He looks at me, his eyes filled with hurt, and I can’t help feeling the blanket of blame he places on me.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam




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