|
A state of attraction toward someone
“Bill finally worked up the courage to reveal his feelings for Helga.”
Strong emotions deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
“Your unkind words have hurt my feelings.”
One's emotional state of mind
“How would you describe your thoughts and feelings at the time of the incident?”
A settled way of thinking or feeling about something
“I'd be curious to know what your feelings are toward this particular matter.”
The chest or heart as the seat of one's emotions
Deep awareness of the suffering of another, usually coupled with the wish to relieve it
“Emma felt a rush of feeling for the poor child.”
Having, or characterized by, great passion or zeal
A reaction or response in an interaction between people
Plural for a strong emotion deriving from one's circumstances, mood, or relationships with others
“I was filled with a feeling of happiness when my father returned home.”
Plural for a sensation brought about by physical contact
“A churning feeling of pain shot through his legs as he tried to sit up.”
Plural for a mood brought upon by one's surroundings
“Historical sites of revolutions are often imbued with a feeling of romantic mystique.”
Plural for an unsubstantiated or irrational emotional thought, often negative
“I have a bad feeling about this!”
(typically in plural form "feelings") Plural for emotional sensitivities or well-being
“All personal feelings and opinions on this matter will be considered and respected.”
Plural for an innate understanding of or sensitivity to
“The singer has an even, rounded tone, an apposite feeling for ornament, and an ability to phrase with sprightly elegance.”
Related Words and Phrases
|
