feelings
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/ˈfiːlɪŋz/
(feeling)
emotional states
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 states or reactions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
emotional states or reactions.
She couldn't hide her feelings of joy.
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Noun 2
past experiences or memories that evoke emotions.
The song brought back feelings from her childhood.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39