feeling (A1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈfiːlɪŋ/

Definition

An emotional state or reaction, or a physical sensation.

Examples

• I have a good feeling about this project.

• He had a sharp pain, a strange feeling in his leg.

• She had a feeling of deep sadness.

How to Use feeling

feeling of (prepositional phrase)

Used to describe a specific emotion or sensation. — "He had a feeling of great relief."

have a feeling (idiom)

To believe or suspect something. — "I have a feeling that we will succeed."

Synonyms of feeling

Words with a similar meaning to feeling:

• sense
• emotion
• sentiment
• sensation

Antonyms of feeling

Words with the opposite meaning to feeling:

• fact
• reason

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