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feeling
[ fee-ling ]
noun
- the function or the power of perceiving by touch.
- physical sensation not connected with sight, hearing, taste, or smell:
Deep tissue massage can involve both painful and pleasant feelings.
- a particular physical sensation not connected with sight, hearing, taste, or smell:
a feeling of warmth;
a feeling of pain.
- the general state of consciousness considered independently of particular sensations, thoughts, etc.
- a consciousness or vague awareness:
a feeling of inferiority.
- an emotion or emotional perception or attitude:
a feeling of joy;
a feeling of sorrow.
Synonyms: , , , ,
Antonyms:
- capacity for emotion, especially compassion:
The charity staff have great feeling for the sufferings of others.
The general feeling was in favor of the proposal.
- feelings, sensibilities; susceptibilities:
A harsh reply could hurt her feelings.
- fine emotional endowment.
- (in music, art, etc.)
- emotion or sympathetic perception revealed by an artist in their work:
Though elegant, it was a poem without feeling.
- the general impression conveyed by a work:
Landscape paintings with a spacious feeling are very popular in small homes.
- sympathetic appreciation, as of music:
The pianist was known for his ability to play with feeling.
adjective
Synonyms: ,
Antonyms:
- readily affected by emotion; sympathetic:
A feeling heart could not be unaffected by this tragic story.
Synonyms: ,
- indicating or characterized by emotion:
The defendant's speech gave a feeling reply to the charge.
feeling
/ ˈھːɪŋ /
noun
- the sense of touch
- the ability to experience physical sensations, such as heat, pain, etc
- the sensation so experienced
- a state of mind
- a physical or mental impression
a feeling of warmth
- fondness; sympathy
to have a great deal of feeling for someone
- an ability to feel deeply
a person of feeling
- a sentiment
a feeling that the project is feasible
- an impression or mood; atmosphere
the feeling of a foreign city
- an emotional disturbance, esp anger or dislike
a lot of bad feeling about the increase in taxes
- intuitive appreciation and understanding
a feeling for words
- sensibility in the performance of something
- plural emotional or moral sensitivity, as in relation to principles or personal dignity (esp in the phrase hurt or injure the feelings of )
- have feelings forto be emotionally or sexually attracted to
adjective
- sentient; sensitive
- expressing or containing emotion
- warm-hearted; sympathetic
Derived Forms
- ˈڱԲ, adverb
Other Word Forms
- ڱiԲ· adverb
- ڱiԲ·Ա noun
- ԴDz·ڱiԲ adjective
- non·ڱiԲ· adverb
- ܲd·ڱiԲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of feeling1
Example Sentences
“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.
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.
James asked how I was feeling and actually listened to the answer.
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.
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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