What is the meaning of feelings?

noun

  • The experiencing of affective and emotional states.
    • usage: "she had a feeling of euphoria"; "he had terrible feelings of guilt"; "I disliked him and the feeling was mutual"
  • A vague idea in which some confidence is placed.
    • usage: "his impression of her was favorable"; "what are your feelings about the crisis"; "it strengthened my belief in his sincerity"; "I had a feeling that she was lying"
  • The general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people.
    • usage: "the feel of the city excited him"; "a clergyman improved the tone of the meeting"; "it had the smell of treason"
  • A physical sensation that you experience.
    • usage: "he had a queasy feeling"; "I had a strange feeling in my leg"; "he lost all feeling in his arm"
  • The sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin.
    • usage: "she likes the touch of silk on her skin"; "the surface had a greasy feeling"
  • An intuitive understanding of something.
    • usage: "he had a great feeling for music"
  • Emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity. )
    • usage: "the remark hurt his feelings"
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