feeling

[ˈfiːlɪŋ]

feeling Definition

• 1. an emotional state or reaction
• 2. a physical sensation

Using feeling: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "feeling" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  I have a feeling that something is wrong.

• Example

  She had mixed feelings about the decision.

• Example

  The cold water gave me a refreshing feeling.

• Example

  He has lost all feeling in his left hand.

feeling Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for feeling

• emotion
• sentiment
• sensation
• perception
• awareness

Antonyms for feeling

• apathy
• indifference

Idioms Using feeling

• get the feeling

  have a sense or intuition about something

  Example

  I get the feeling that he's not telling us the whole truth.

• hard feelings

  resentment or anger resulting from a past disagreement or conflict

  Example

  I hope there are no hard feelings between us after what happened.

• have feelings for someone

  to be romantically attracted to someone

  Example

  I think I have feelings for her.

Phrases with feeling

• gut feeling

  an instinctive feeling, as opposed to an intellectual or logical one

  Example

  I have a gut feeling that we should not trust him.

• catching feeling

  developing romantic feelings for someone

  Example

  I think I'm catching feelings for him.

• hurt someone's feelings

  to say or do something that upsets or offends someone

  Example

  I didn't mean to hurt her feelings.

Origins of feeling

from Old English 'felan', meaning 'to touch, perceive'

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Summary: feeling in Brief

The term 'feeling' [ˈfiːlɪŋ] refers to both emotional states and physical sensations. It can describe a range of emotions, such as 'mixed feelings,' and physical sensations like 'refreshing feeling.' 'Feeling' extends into phrases like 'gut feeling' and idioms like 'hard feelings,' denoting resentment or anger. It also includes 'catching feelings,' which means developing romantic feelings for someone.