feeling
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1.4
- noun
- /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
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- A feeling, an atmosphere around you.
- a general feeling
- mood or feeling
- create a feeling
It's not about the words, it's about the feeling underlying those words.
- It's not about the words, it's about the feeling underlying those words.
- Music is about soul, feeling and intention.
- It sells you a feeling good feeling, happiness.
Examples
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Years later, I am constantly adjusting my feelings downward to achieve that fine balance of caution and melancholy.
Academic text (2011) -
Paperback book club participation can be encouraged to spread the powerful feeling of book ownership.
Academic text (1991) -
And I just love that feeling so much.
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So that was a really nice feeling I had.
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Was that the best feeling of the whole journey?
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But he loved to dance with her, and the feeling was mutual.
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Students and faculty alike expressed a general feeling of fear of strangers.
Academic text (2011) -
Clothing and background might be black or dark browns, giving the feeling of drama.
Academic text (2008) -
There's a general feeling that Mrs. Thatcher is going to win on the first ballot.
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The cozy atmosphere created a warm feeling that made everyone smile.
Synonyms
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3.1
A general feeling about a situation
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2.1
The general feeling of a person, group, or place at a time
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4.1
The basic character of a time, place, or action
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3.2
The mood or feeling in a place
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3.8
The general feeling or attitude in a place at a certain time
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6.4
A mood you feel from a place, person, or music
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3.4
The general atmosphere of a place that people notice
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3.1
The general impression a place or event gives
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3.9
A feeling you get without thinking about a place, situation, or person
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5.3
The mood of a place, for example a cafe or restaurant
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
A sense of where your arms and legs are and how they change position
How Positive
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Feeling comes from the old verb feel, which meant 'to sense', and this word was later used like the sense of touch for moods too. So a feeling can mean the general 'mood' or atmosphere of a place or situation.