feeling
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.
capacity for emotion, especially compassion: The charity staff have great feeling for the sufferings of others.
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.
readily affected by emotion; sympathetic: A feeling heart could not be unaffected by this tragic story.
indicating or characterized by emotion: The defendant's speech gave a feeling reply to the charge.
Origin of feeling
1Other words for feeling
Opposites for feeling
6 | apathy, emotionlessness |
13 | cold |
Other words from feeling
- feel·ing·ly, adverb
- feel·ing·ness, noun
- non·feel·ing, adjective
- non·feel·ing·ly, adverb
- un·der·feel·ing, noun
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How to use feeling in a sentence
Years afterwards Nelson spoke feelingly of the bitter mental anguish of that protracted and oft-thwarted pursuit.
The Life of Nelson, Vol. I (of 2) | A. T. (Alfred Thayer) MahanThen read the whole poem feelingly, with appropriate, but not exaggerated intonations.
The Ontario Readers: The High School Reader, 1886 | Ministry of EducationHe feelingly repeated after me, "A tureen of turtle, and a tender juicy steak."
"The water of life freely, and let him that is athirst say come," echoed the old lady feelingly.
The Broken Sword | Dennison WorthingtonThus feelingly alive was Nelson to the claims, and interests, and feelings of others.
The Life of Horatio Lord Nelson | Robert Southey
British Dictionary definitions for feeling
/ (ˈfiːlɪŋ) /
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 for to be emotionally or sexually attracted to
sentient; sensitive
expressing or containing emotion
warm-hearted; sympathetic
Derived forms of feeling
- feelingly, adverb
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