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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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On the positive side, students were curious about me, and I liked that feeling.

From The Wall Street Journal

Hooked on that feeling, he started visiting the venue several times a week.

From Los Angeles Times

But she admits feeling "quite lonely" since separating from her partner four years ago, which led to fewer social invitations with couples in their network.

From BBC

At 53 years old, Armbruster isn’t feeling pressure to take advantage of the paydays his rivals are landing.

From The Wall Street Journal

“The feeling, the sight, the smell of identifying our son’s body will never leave my mind, body or soul, so I will not be silent,” she said.

From Los Angeles Times