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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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Feeling like you had "a good night's sleep" depends on more than just how long you slept.

From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026

Feeling disapproval at home, Grace, the hotline activist, moved into a house a couple of miles away in 2020, throwing parties and having friends over to watch soccer matches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Feeling like she was living in a "cult", Caroline sought help to leave the community with her children in 1997.

From BBC • Mar. 12, 2026

Feeling unwell and still adjusting to the weekly grind of the ATP Tour, the Irvine native exited in the first round and quickly scratched it from his mind.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

Feeling no end of a fine bird, he gave a sharp whistle that brought his two warriors on the double.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques




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