feeling — an emotional state or reaction
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an emotional state or reaction
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfiːlɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My teacher has hurt feelings because nobody laughed at his dad jokes.
- I have mixed feelings about pineapple pizza - it's wrong but tastes so right.
- She expressed her feelings honestly during the meeting.
feeling
NOUN[/ˈfiːlɪŋ/]
an emotional state or reaction
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'felan', meaning 'to touch' or 'to perceive'. The term originally denoted physical contact and tactile sensation, but gradually expanded in meaning to encompass emotional and psychological experiences.
Breakdown
feel (Old English felan, to touch or sense) + -ing (gerundive suffix forming nouns and present participles, indicating an action or state).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My teacher has hurt feelings because nobody laughed at his dad jokes.”
“I have mixed feelings about pineapple pizza - it's wrong but tastes so right.”
“She expressed her feelings honestly during the meeting.”
“I have a feeling we're going to be best friends, like my cat and the neighbor's dog.”
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