Feeling Definition & Meaning
feeling
- noun
- the experiencing of affective and emotional states; "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; "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; "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; "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; "she likes the touch of silk on her skin"; "the surface had a greasy feeling"
- an intuitive understanding of something; "he had a great feeling for music"
"Feeling" in song lyrics
See how feeling is used in real songs:
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"RIGHT Legs to the ceiling, now i'm feeling the feeling"
2 Live Crew — Put Her in the Buck -
"Oh you love that, fly's how I'm feeling"
The 49ers f/ DOE — Can You Feel That -
"You know how I'm feeling"
A+ f/ Mr. Cheeks — Up Top New York
Words that rhyme with feeling
Usage tips for "feeling"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "feeling" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for feeling to find words that pair well.