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feeling

 

[ หˆfiหlษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

emotional state

Feeling refers to an emotional state or reaction, often involving a combination of thoughts, beliefs, and physical sensations. It is the subjective experience of an individual and can range from happiness and love to sadness and anger.

Synonyms

emotion, mood, sentiment

Examples of usage

  • I have a feeling of excitement about the upcoming trip.
  • She expressed her feelings through a heartfelt letter.
  • His feelings were hurt by the harsh criticism.
  • We need to be aware of our feelings to effectively communicate with others.
  • The movie evoked strong feelings of nostalgia.
Context #2 | Verb

to perceive

Feeling can also refer to the act of perceiving or touching something with the sense of touch. It involves tactile sensations and the ability to sense the texture, shape, and temperature of an object.

Synonyms

perceive, sense, touch

Examples of usage

  • She was feeling the soft fabric of the dress.
  • He felt the rough surface of the rock.
  • I can't feel anything with my numb fingers.
  • The blind man relied on his sense of touch to feel his surroundings.
  • Close your eyes and feel the texture of the object.

Translations

Translations of the word "feeling" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sentimento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคตเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gefรผhl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ perasaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพั‡ัƒั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uczucie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ„Ÿๆƒ… (kanjล)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sentiment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sentimiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท duygu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐ์ • (gamjeong)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุนูˆุฑ (shu'ลซr)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pocit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pocit

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„Ÿ่ง‰ (gวŽnjuรฉ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ obฤutek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tilfinning

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะตะทั–ะผ (sezim)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒซแƒแƒฎแƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (shdzakhili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiss

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sentimiento

Etymology

The word 'feeling' originated from the Old English word 'fฤ“lan', meaning 'to touch or perceive'. Over time, its meaning expanded to include emotional states and reactions. The concept of feelings has been studied extensively in psychology and neuroscience, highlighting their importance in human experience and behavior.

See also: feel, feelers, feelings, unfeeling, unfeelingly, unfeelingness.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #1,031, this word is part of core intermediate vocabulary. It appears regularly in various contexts and is essential for natural-sounding English.