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Feelingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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feelingly

 

[ ˈfiːlɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

expressing emotions

Feelingly is an adverb that describes the manner of expressing feelings or emotions. It indicates that something is done with deep emotion or sensitivity. This term is often used in contexts related to art, literature, and performances where the conveyance of emotion is crucial. When someone speaks or acts feelingly, they connect with the feelings at a profound level, often moving others through their expression.

Synonyms

emotionally, passionately, sensitively

Examples of usage

  • She spoke feelingly about her childhood memories.
  • The actor delivered his lines feelingly, captivating the audience.
  • He painted the landscape feelingly, capturing its beauty and essence.

Translations

Translations of the word "feelingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sentimentalmente

🇮🇳 भावुकता से

🇩🇪 gefühlsmäßig

🇮🇩 dengan perasaan

🇺🇦 емоційно

🇵🇱 uczuciowo

🇯🇵 感情を込めて (kanjō o komete)

🇫🇷 émotionnellement

🇪🇸 sentimentalmente

🇹🇷 duygusal bir şekilde

🇰🇷 감정적으로 (gamjeongjeogeuro)

🇸🇦 بشكل عاطفي (bishakl 'atify)

🇨🇿 cítlivě

🇸🇰 cítilo

🇨🇳 感情地 (gǎnqíng de)

🇸🇮 čustveno

🇮🇸 tilfinningalega

🇰🇿 сезіммен

🇬🇪 გრძნობით (grdznobit)

🇦🇿 hisslərlə

🇲🇽 sentimentalmente

Etymology

The word 'feelingly' originates from the root word 'feeling', which itself comes from the Old English 'fēlan', meaning 'to perceive by touch or to sense'. The suffix '-ly' is commonly added to adjectives or participles to form adverbs that describe the manner of an action. The formation of 'feelingly' thus combines the emotive nature of feelings with the action of doing something in that emotional manner. The transition from the noun 'feeling' to the adverb 'feelingly' emphasizes the mode of expression; rather than merely stating an emotion, it indicates an intensity and depth in how that emotion is communicated. This term gains particular significance in creative contexts, such as writing and performing arts, where emotional expression plays a key role in engaging audiences and evoking responses. Over time, 'feelingly' has been used in various literary critiques and discussions about performance art, highlighting its importance in the nuanced expression of human experiences.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,961, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.