Definitions
01emotion
A1 · Beginner Countable noun
n. an emotion that you experience, such as happiness, sadness, or anger.
n. an emotional state or reaction; a conscious subjective experience of emotion.
日本語:感情※
“She had a strong feeling of joy when she saw her old friend.”
“The music evoked a profound feeling of nostalgia among the older members of the audience, reminding them of their youth.”
02physical sensation
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
n. the ability to feel things through your skin or body.
n. the physical power of sensation; the tactile capacity to perceive through touch.
日本語:感覚※
Español:sensación
“I lost all feeling in my toes because of the freezing cold weather.”
“After the local anaesthetic was administered, the patient reported a complete loss of feeling in the affected area.”
Antonyms
03opinion or attitude
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. an opinion or belief about something that is not based on facts alone.
n. a belief, judgment, or attitude, often based on intuition rather than objective evidence.
日本語:感じ※
“My feeling is that we should wait a few days before deciding.”
“The general feeling among the board members was that the merger should be postponed until the market stabilised.”
04intuition
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a guess or a sense that something is true, even if you cannot explain why.
n. an intuitive perception or 'gut' instinct regarding a situation or future event.
“I had a strange feeling that I was being watched in the park.”
“Despite the lack of physical evidence, the detective had a persistent feeling that the witness was withholding crucial information.”
05sensitive or sympathetic
C1 · Advanced Literary
adj. showing that you understand and care about other people's emotions.
adj. characterised by or showing great sensitivity, emotion, or empathy.
“He gave a feeling speech about the importance of helping others.”
“The pianist delivered a deeply feeling performance, capturing the delicate melancholy of the composer's final work.”
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Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “feeling” in context.
Etymology
From Middle English felynge, equivalent to feel + -ing.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
Idioms
01. gut feeling
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A1 MoversIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.2.0–3.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 1.0–1.50–23TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.120–224
- Frequency
- Very common
- Level
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