feeling
noun
ˈfiːlɪŋ 
ˈfiːlɪŋ something that you feel
1 [countable] feeling (of something) something that you feel through the mind or through the sensesa feeling of hunger/excitement/sadness, etc.guilty feelingsI've got a tight feeling in my stomach. (informal) ‘I really resent the way he treated me.’ ‘I know the feeling (= I know how you feel).’‘I'm going to miss you.’ ‘The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).’idea/belief
2 [singular] the idea or belief that a particular thing is true or a particular situation is likely to happenSynonym
impressionfeeling (of something) He suddenly had the feeling of being followed.feeling (that…) I got the feeling that he didn't like me much.I had a nasty feeling that we were lost.attitude/opinion
3 [uncountable, countable] an attitude or opinion about somethingThe general feeling of the meeting was against the decision.feeling (about/on something) I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other.She had mixed feelings about giving up her job.My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one.Public feeling is being ignored by the government.emotions
4 feelings [plural] a person's emotions rather than their thoughts or ideasHe hates talking about his feelings.I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you).I kept off the subject of divorce so as to spare her feelings.5 [uncountable, countable] strong emotionShe spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless.Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited).understanding
6 [uncountable] the ability to understand somebody/something or to do something in a sensitive wayHe played the piano with great feeling.feeling for somebody/something She has a wonderful feeling for colour.sympathy/love
7 [uncountable, plural] feeling (for somebody/something) sympathy or love for somebody/somethingYou have no feeling for the sufferings of others.I still have feelings for her (= feel attracted to her in a romantic way).physical
8 [uncountable] the ability to feel physicallyI've lost all feeling in my legs.Feeling gradually began to return to my frozen feet.atmosphere
9 [singular] the atmosphere of a place, situation, etcThey have managed to recreate the feeling of the original theatre.The house had a feeling of neglect about it.Idioms
