feeling
|feel-ing|
B1
/ˈfiːlɪŋ/
(feel)
emotional state
Etymology
Etymology Information
'feeling' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fēlan,' where 'fēlan' meant 'to touch or perceive.'
Historical Evolution
'fēlan' transformed into the Middle English word 'felen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'feel.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to touch or perceive,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'emotional state or reaction.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an emotional state or reaction.
She had a feeling of happiness.
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Noun 2
the capacity to experience the sense of touch.
He lost feeling in his fingers due to the cold.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35