feeling
A feeling is an emotional state or a physical sensation that you experience. It can describe how you feel inside, such as happiness or sadness, or what you sense through your body, like warmth or pain.
Exemplos
3 de 5I have a good feeling about our vacation this summer.
I have a positive sense or emotion about our summer holiday.
The witness described a feeling of intense pressure during the event.
The person explained an emotional or physical sensation of stress.
I just have this weird feeling that I forgot something.
I have a strange sensation or thought that I missed something.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of your fingers: you use them to 'feel' a surface, and those same 'feelings' happen in your heart.
Quiz rápido
I have a strong _____ that we are going to win the game today.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: feeling
Exemplos
I have a good feeling about our vacation this summer.
everydayI have a positive sense or emotion about our summer holiday.
The witness described a feeling of intense pressure during the event.
formalThe person explained an emotional or physical sensation of stress.
I just have this weird feeling that I forgot something.
informalI have a strange sensation or thought that I missed something.
Psychological studies often distinguish between a feeling and a conscious thought.
academicAcademic research separates emotions from intellectual processes.
We should consider the staff's feeling regarding the new office policy.
businessWe must think about the employees' opinions and emotions about the rules.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
no hard feelings
no anger or bitterness after a conflict
get a feeling
to start to sense or realize something
sinky feeling
an unpleasant sensation in the stomach caused by fear or anxiety
Frequentemente confundido com
'Feel' is usually the verb (action), while 'feeling' is the noun (the thing itself).
'Emotion' is more technical and specific; 'feeling' can be both emotional and physical (like cold or heat).
Notas de uso
Use 'feeling' for general sensations (e.g., 'a feeling of cold') and 'feelings' (plural) when talking about someone's emotional state or sensitivity (e.g., 'I don't want to hurt your feelings').
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'I have feeling' instead of 'I have a feeling' or 'I have feelings' because they treat it as an uncountable noun in the wrong context.
Dica de memorização
Think of your fingers: you use them to 'feel' a surface, and those same 'feelings' happen in your heart.
Origem da palavra
From Old English 'fēlan', which originally meant to touch or perceive through the sense of touch.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In many English-speaking cultures, 'gut feelings' are highly valued in decision-making and business.
Quiz rápido
I have a strong _____ that we are going to win the game today.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: feeling
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joy
A1A deep feeling of great happiness and pleasure. It is used to describe an intense emotion or something that causes this feeling.
pleased
A1To feel or show satisfaction and happiness about a specific event, situation, or result. It is commonly used to describe a person's positive emotional state when their expectations are met or exceeded.
content
A1A feeling of being happy and satisfied with what you have or your current situation. It describes a state of peace where you do not feel the need for anything more.
eager
A1Eager describes a person who has a strong desire to do something or is very excited about something that will happen. It suggests a positive, energetic readiness and a keen interest in a particular activity.
confident
A1To be confident means feeling sure about your own abilities or that something will happen as you expect. It describes a person who believes in themselves and does not feel nervous or shy in front of others.
proud
A1Proud describes the feeling of deep pleasure or satisfaction as a result of one's own achievements or the achievements of those one is associated with. It is often used to express honor or high self-esteem regarding a specific quality or action.
relieved
A1Feeling happy and relaxed because something difficult or unpleasant has stopped or did not happen. It describes the sense of comfort you feel when a worry goes away.
cherish
A1To love someone or something very much and want to protect them. It also means to keep a happy memory or a feeling in your heart for a long time.
admire
A1To look at someone or something and feel respect or approval. It is used when you think someone is very good, or when you think something is beautiful to look at.
tender
A1A gentle and kind feeling or quality shown toward others. It describes a soft emotional state where someone is caring, affectionate, and easily moved by love or sympathy.
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