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   feeling

   /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

   noun

   • 1. an emotional state or reaction: "a feeling of joy" Similar lovecareaffectionfondnesstendernesswarmthwarmnessemotionsentimentpassionardourdesirelustinfatuationadulationadorationreverencedevotioncompassionsympathyempathyfellow feelingunderstandingcareconcernsolicitudesolicitousnesstender-heartednesstendernesslovebrotherly lovepitysorrowcommiserationcondolences
   • ▪ the emotional side of someone's character; emotional responses or tendencies to respond: "I don't want to hurt her feelings" Similar sensibilitiessensitivitiesself-esteemegoprideemotionspassionssentiments
   • ▪ strong emotion: "‘God bless you!’ she said with feeling"
   • 2. an idea or belief, especially a vague or irrational one: "he had the feeling that he was being watched" Similar suspicionsneaking suspicionnotioninklinghunchfancyapprehensionpresentimentpremonitionforebodingideavague ideaimpressioninformal:gut feelingfeeling in one's bonesfunny feelingsixth sense
   • ▪ an attitude or opinion: "a feeling grew that justice had not been done" Similar sentimentemotionemotional stateopinionattitudebeliefideasviewsopinionbeliefviewimpressionintuitioninstincthunchestimationguesstheoryhypothesisthoughtway of thinkingpoint of view
   • 3. the capacity to experience the sense of touch: "a loss of feeling in the hands"
   • ▪ the sensation of touching or being touched by a particular thing: "the feeling of the water against your skin" Similar touchfeelsense of touchtactile sensetactilitycontactusing one's hands
   • 4. a sensitivity to or intuitive understanding of: "she says I have a feeling for medicine" Similar aptitudeknackflairbenttalentgiftskillarttrickfacultyabilitypropensityinclinationheadmindbraininformal:know-how

   adjective

   • 1. showing emotion or sensitivity: "she was a feeling child"

   Derivatives

   • 1. feelingless adjective

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › feelingFeeling Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of FEELING is the one of the basic physical senses of which the skin contains the chief end organs and of which the sensations of touch and temperature are characteristic : touch. How to use feeling in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFEELING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FEELING definition: 1. the fact of feeling something physical: 2. emotion: 3. emotions, especially those influenced…. Learn more.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › feelingFEELING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   an emotion or emotional perception or attitude: a feeling of joy; a feeling of sorrow. Synonyms: tenderness, sentiment, sensitivity, empathy, sympathy. Antonyms: apathy. capacity for emotion, especially compassion: The charity staff have great feeling for the sufferings of others. a sentiment; attitude; opinion:

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfeeling noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of feeling noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFEELING definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Feeling is a way of thinking and reacting to things which is emotional and not planned rather than logical and practical. He was prompted to a rare outburst of feeling. ...a voice that trembles with feeling. Synonyms: passion, heat, emotion, intensity More Synonyms of feeling. 5. uncountable noun.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › feelingFeeling - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. a vague idea in which some confidence is placed. “what are your feelings about the crisis?” “I had a feeling that she was lying” synonyms: belief, impression, notion, opinion. see more. noun. an intuitive understanding of something. “he had a great feeling for music” synonyms: intuitive feeling. see more.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFEELING | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   an opinion or belief: My feeling is that we should wait until they come back. He has strong feelings about environmental issues. have/get a feeling (that)... B1. to think that something is likely: I had a feeling he'd be there. I get the feeling that he doesn't like me. bad/ill feeling.