💓feeling

noun
/ˈfiːlɪŋ/

Meaning

An emotional state or physical sensation.
an emotional state or reaction; the capacity to experience physical sensations

Example Sentences

She had a strange feeling about the place.

She had a strange feeling that something important was about to happen.

Example Expressions

mixed feelings

Synonyms

emotion, sensation, sentiment, mood, impression
Entry 1
emotion, sensation, sentiment, mood
Entry 2
emotion, sensation, sentiment, impression

Antonyms

numbness, indifference, insensitivity, apathy
Entry 1
numbness, indifference
Entry 2
numbness, insensitivity, apathy, indifference

Collocations

strong feeling, bad feeling, good feeling, mixed feelings, gut feeling, hurt feelings
Entry 1
strong feeling, bad feeling, good feeling, mixed feelings
Entry 2
gut feeling, hurt feelings, mixed feelings

More Example Sentences

A man buys his first apartment in a quiet neighborhood after saving money for five years and comparing prices in different parts of the city with the help of a trusted real estate agent who finds a place that fits his budget perfectly and he signs the contract at the bank feeling proud and a little nervous at the same time then moves in the following weekend with help from his friends

A bus driver helps a lost tourist who cannot find his hotel in an unfamiliar city by checking the address on his phone and explaining which stop to get off at while the other passengers wait patiently and one of them draws a small map on paper so the tourist can walk the last few blocks and arrive at his hotel safely feeling grateful for the unexpected kindness of strangers in a new place.

A grandfather tells bedtime stories to his two grandchildren every night when they stay at his house sitting in a rocking chair beside their bed and making up adventures about brave knights and clever animals with different voices for each character while the children listen with wide eyes and big smiles and sometimes ask him to repeat their favorite parts until they slowly fall asleep, feeling safe and happy

A man buys his first apartment in a quiet neighborhood after saving money for five years and comparing prices in different parts of the city with the help of a trusted real estate agent who finds a place that fits his budget perfectly and he signs the contract at the bank feeling proud and a little nervous at the same time then moves in the following weekend with help from his friends and finally has a place he can truly call his own.

A man donates blood for the first time at a mobile clinic parked outside his office after reading a poster about the urgent need for donors and a friendly nurse explains the process to him while he sits in a comfortable chair and the whole procedure takes less than fifteen minutes leaving him feeling slightly tired but very proud because he knows his donation could save someone's life and he promises to come back and donate again in three months.

A child learns to tie his shoelaces before starting first grade with his father sitting beside him on the floor showing him the bunny ears method step by step and the boy tries again and again patiently even though his small fingers struggle with the laces until he finally makes a neat bow on his own and jumps up with a huge smile on his face then runs to show his mother what he has learned feeling like he has accomplished something truly important.

A boy saves his allowance to buy a bicycle that he has been wanting for months after seeing it in the shop window on his way to school and he puts a little money into a jar every week without spending any on snacks or toys and his parents are impressed by his discipline so they offer to pay the remaining amount as a reward and he rides his new bicycle home from the store with a huge grin feeling proud that he earned it through patience and hard work.

A boy learns to tie a necktie for a school event with help from his older brother who stands behind him in front of the bathroom mirror and shows him the steps slowly, one loop at a time while the boy watches carefully and tries to follow along and after several messy attempts that make them both laugh he finally gets a neat, straight knot then checks himself in the mirror with a proud grin and walks to school feeling grown-up and ready for the ceremony.

A grandfather tells bedtime stories to his two grandchildren every night when they stay at his house sitting in a rocking chair beside their bed and making up adventures about brave knights and clever animals with different voices for each character while the children listen with wide eyes and big smiles and sometimes ask him to repeat their favorite parts until they slowly fall asleep, feeling safe and happy and he tiptoes out of the room, already planning tomorrow's story.

A student gets lost on her first day at university trying to find the lecture hall for her morning class because the campus is much bigger than she expected and all the buildings look the same from the outside so she asks a senior student for directions who kindly walks with her to the correct building and shows her how to read the campus map on her phone and by the end of the week she can navigate the entire campus easily feeling grateful for the small act of kindness that made her first day easier.

Related Vocabularies

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This is a common misspelling of 'conflagration', which means a large, destructive fire.
A confusing and difficult problem or question; a riddle whose answer is or involves a pun.
the organ of hearing and balance in humans and other vertebrates
The action of delaying or postponing something important.
a person who derives pleasure from their own pain or humiliation

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