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feels

n.
US //ˈfiɫz// UK //fˈiːlz// feels
  1. 1 strong emotions (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal Slang

    strong feelings or emotions, especially when you are moved by a story, song, or movie.

    strong emotional reactions or sentiments, typically used in plural form to describe being overwhelmed by empathy or sadness.

    Example

    That video of the puppy being rescued gave me all the feels.

    Example

    The final scene of the film was so beautifully acted that it gave the entire audience all the feels, leaving many in tears as they left the cinema.

    Usage

    Almost always used in the plural and often appears in the phrase 'all the feels'.

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