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FEELING

(noun, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Feeling.

How to pronounce feeling:

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Feeling - as a noun

A vague idea in which some confidence is placed

Example: "His impression of her was favorable"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belief11impression14notion6opinion9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
idea5thought14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

Example: "The feel of the city excited him"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
feel7flavor12flavour13look8smell7spirit8tone4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
ambiance14ambience14atmosphere17
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

A physical sensation that you experience

Example: "He had a queasy feeling"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
somaesthesia17somatesthesiasomatic sensationsomesthesia16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin

Example: "She likes the touch of silk on her skin"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tactile sensationtactual sensationtouch10touch sensation
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
perception16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An intuitive understanding of something

Example: "He had a great feeling for music"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intuitive feeling
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
intuition9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Feeling - as a verb

(heading) to use or experience the sense of touch.

(heading) to sense or think emotionally or judgmentally.

To be or become aware of.

To experience the consequences of.

Example: "Feel my wrath!"

To seem (through touch or otherwise).

Example: "It looks like wood, but it feels more like plastic."

To understand.

Example: "I don't want you back here, ya feel me?"

Feeling - as an adjective

Emotionally sensitive.

Example: "Despite the rough voice, the coach is surprisingly feeling."

Expressive of great sensibility; attended by, or evincing, sensibility.

Example: "He made a feeling representation of his wrongs."

Example Sentences

"I have a strange feeling in my stomach."
"She couldn't shake the feeling that someone was watching her."
"I have a feeling we'll be good friends."
"He described the feeling as a sharp pain in his shoulder."
"The feeling of relief washed over her when she found her lost keys."
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Word Game Points

Is FEELING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, feeling is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FEELING has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FEELING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, feeling is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FEELING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is FEELING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, feeling is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FEELING has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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