Synonyms for Feeling
Definition of 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"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "feeling"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like belief, feel, impression can replace "feeling" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 10 alternatives available, "feeling" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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