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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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Lally has previously spoken about feeling emotional as he prepared for his final climb and Daniel expects to have a similar feeling.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

What you’re after is contrast: some texture left intact, some turned silky, the whole thing feeling more cohesive.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was taken to a hospital and briefly received treatment last month after feeling ill at a Philadelphia dinner.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

“Workers are feeling that, and even though the numbers are saying this is a pretty solid job market, there’s still a lot of insecurity,” Richardson told MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

My vision blurry, I find my way outside to the terrace and sit at the table Mr. Harris and I used to sit at, back when he was feeling well enough to go outside.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam