- the function or the power of perceiving by touch.
- physical sensation not connected with sight, hearing, taste, or smell: Deep tissue massage can involve both painful and pleasant feelings.
- a particular physical sensation not connected with sight, hearing, taste, or smell: a feeling of warmth;a feeling of pain.
- the general state of consciousness considered independently of particular sensations, thoughts, etc.
- a consciousness or vague awareness: a feeling of inferiority.
- an emotion or emotional perception or attitude: a feeling of joy;a feeling of sorrow.
- capacity for emotion, especially compassion: The charity staff have great feeling for the sufferings of others.
- a sentiment; attitude; opinion: The general feeling was in favor of the proposal.
- sensibilities; susceptibilities: A harsh reply could hurt her feelings.
- fine emotional endowment.
- (in music, art, etc.)
- emotion or sympathetic perception revealed by an artist in their work: Though elegant, it was a poem without feeling.
- the general impression conveyed by a work: Landscape paintings with a spacious feeling are very popular in small homes.
- sympathetic appreciation, as of music: The pianist was known for his ability to play with feeling.
- sensitive; sentient.
- readily affected by emotion; sympathetic: A feeling heart could not be unaffected by this tragic story.
- indicating or characterized by emotion: The defendant's speech gave a feeling reply to the charge.
- the sense of touch
- the ability to experience physical sensations, such as heat, pain, etc
- the sensation so experienced
- a state of mind
- a physical or mental impression
- fondness; sympathy
- an ability to feel deeply
- a sentiment
- an impression or mood; atmosphere
- an emotional disturbance, esp anger or dislike
- intuitive appreciation and understanding
- sensibility in the performance of something
- emotional or moral sensitivity, as in relation to principles or personal dignity (esp in the phrase hurt or injure the feelings of)
- to be emotionally or sexually attracted to
- sentient; sensitive
- expressing or containing emotion
- warm-hearted; sympathetic
