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feeling

[ fee-ling ]

noun

  1. the function or the power of perceiving by touch.
  2. physical sensation not connected with sight, hearing, taste, or smell:

    Deep tissue massage can involve both painful and pleasant feelings.

  3. a particular physical sensation not connected with sight, hearing, taste, or smell:

    a feeling of warmth;

    a feeling of pain.

  4. the general state of consciousness considered independently of particular sensations, thoughts, etc.
  5. a consciousness or vague awareness:

    a feeling of inferiority.

  6. an emotion or emotional perception or attitude:

    a feeling of joy;

    a feeling of sorrow.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

    Antonyms:

  7. capacity for emotion, especially compassion:

    The charity staff have great feeling for the sufferings of others.

  8. a sentiment; attitude; opinion:

    The general feeling was in favor of the proposal.

  9. A harsh reply could hurt her feelings.

  10. fine emotional endowment.
  11. (in music, art, etc.)
    1. emotion or sympathetic perception revealed by an artist in their work:

      Though elegant, it was a poem without feeling.

    2. the general impression conveyed by a work:

      Landscape paintings with a spacious feeling are very popular in small homes.

    3. sympathetic appreciation, as of music:

      The pianist was known for his ability to play with feeling.



adjective

  1. Synonyms: ,

    Antonyms:

  2. readily affected by emotion; sympathetic:

    A feeling heart could not be unaffected by this tragic story.

    Synonyms: ,

  3. indicating or characterized by emotion:

    The defendant's speech gave a feeling reply to the charge.

feeling

/ ˈھːɪŋ /

noun

  1. the sense of touch
    1. the ability to experience physical sensations, such as heat, pain, etc
    2. the sensation so experienced
  2. a state of mind
  3. a physical or mental impression

    a feeling of warmth

  4. fondness; sympathy

    to have a great deal of feeling for someone

  5. an ability to feel deeply

    a person of feeling

  6. a sentiment

    a feeling that the project is feasible

  7. an impression or mood; atmosphere

    the feeling of a foreign city

  8. an emotional disturbance, esp anger or dislike

    a lot of bad feeling about the increase in taxes

  9. intuitive appreciation and understanding

    a feeling for words

  10. sensibility in the performance of something
  11. plural emotional or moral sensitivity, as in relation to principles or personal dignity (esp in the phrase hurt or injure the feelings of )
  12. have feelings for
    to be emotionally or sexually attracted to
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

adjective

  1. sentient; sensitive
  2. expressing or containing emotion
  3. warm-hearted; sympathetic
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈڱԲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ڱiԲ· adverb
  • ڱiԲ·Ա noun
  • ԴDz·ڱiԲ adjective
  • non·ڱiԲ· adverb
  • ܲd·ڱiԲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of feeling1

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English; feel ( def ), -ing 1( def ), -ing 2( def )
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Example Sentences

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“In a world that is now feeling so confusing and distressed, this weekend gives all of us a chance to find a sense of unity, purpose and support,” Tang said.

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This sense of "western alienation", a term used to describe the feeling that the region is often overlooked by politicians in Canada's capital, is nothing new.

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James asked how I was feeling and actually listened to the answer.

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The changes leave many feeling vulnerable, as the Trump administration is stripping other services, including access to lawyers, for migrant children amid a broader immigration crackdown.

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But there are ways in which the large language models and similar generative AI are missing not simply the feeling of being human, but the actual function.

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