Definition of feel - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
emotiontr./intr. be aware of a certain emotiontr./intr.
- He feels happy today..
2.
touchtr. become aware of through the skintr.
- She felt the fabric to check its texture.
3.
opiniontr. think or believe concerning somethingtr.
- I feel that we should leave now.
4.
sensesintr. seem through touch or otherwiseintr.
- The surface feels smooth.
5.
explorationtr./intr. search or explore by touchingtr./intr.
- She felt in her pocket for the keys..
6.
consequencestr. experience the consequences of somethingtr.
- They felt the impact of the decision.
7.
navigateintr. find one's way by touchingintr.
- He felt his way through the dark room.
Noun
1.
sensessensation experienced through touch or emotion
- The feel of silk against her skin was luxurious..
2.
perceptionvague mental impression or understanding
- I have a feel that something is wrong.
3.
ambiancegeneral atmosphere or impression of a place
- The cafe has a cozy feel.
4.
intuitionintuitive ability or knack
- She has a feel for languages.
Expressions with feel
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search for something using your hands
He had to feel around in the dark for his keys.
experience extreme tiredness or lack of energy
I feel dead after running the marathon.
experience sadness or low spirits for a while
I feel down when it rains all week.
experience sympathy or empathy towards someone
I really feel for her after the loss.
be comfortable and relaxed in a place
She started to feel at home in her new apartment.
have an urge or desire to approach or engage with something
She feels drawn to volunteer work every weekend.
you have permission to do something
Feel free to use my phone if you need to.
have the feeling of being excluded or ignored by others
She might feel left out if we don't invite her.
experience disappointment because someone did not meet expectations
I feel let down by my friend's broken promise.
have a desire for something or to do something
I feel like eating ice cream.
experience great happiness or satisfaction
After winning the award, he felt like a king.
experience a sense of not belonging
She often feels like an outsider at family gatherings.
want to stop trying or quit
After many failures, she felt like giving up.
move forward carefully by touch
In the dark, he had to feel his way to the door.
sense that one does not belong
He felt out of place among the group of scientists.
experience pain or sensitivity on skin or body
My throat feels raw after all that coughing.
experience sympathy or pity towards someone
She felt sorry for him after hearing his story..
notice a cold current of air moving in a place
I could feel the draft coming from the window.
experience music emotionally and physically
When she dances, you can tell she really feels the music.
experience physical discomfort or suffering
After the fall, he began to feel the pain in his ankle.
have the energy or desire to do something
I don't feel up to going out tonight.
move carefully using touch or instinct
In the fog, you felt your way through the rocks to shore.
become familiar with something through experience
After a few tries, you'll get the feel of it.
act friendly and hospitable towards someone
They made us feel welcome at the party.
Origin of feel
Old English, felan (to touch)
Terms with feel included in their meaning
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weather
having a low temperature that makes the air feel chilly
danger response
feel afraid of something or someone
lack of interest
feel uninterested because of lack of stimulation or activity
sensation
feel a low temperature
mood
experience pleasure, show contentment, or feel okay about circumstances
biology
feel the need to eat
medical
feel unwell or ill
emotion
feel regret or guilt about something done
hydration
feel a need to drink
medical
feel a need to rest because of fatigue
emotion
feel intense dislike or hostility towards someone or something
emotional reaction
cause someone to feel unexpected amazement or wonder
emotional
make someone feel worried or unhappy
mental anxiety
feel anxious or troubled about something
cause anxiety
cause someone to feel anxious or disturbed
emotion
feel fear or anxiety
medical
feel nauseous due to car motion
nutrition
feel a stronger need for food
well-being
feel fine or not be hurt
vomiting
vomit or feel nauseous
medical
be in good health or feel good
anxiety
feel anxious or uneasy about something
physical restlessness
feel unable to stay in one place or remain calm
responsibility
feel concern or interest in something
Examples of feel in a sentence
She feels nervous before the exam. He felt the cold breeze on his face. I felt the smooth surface of the polished wood. I feel this decision is the right one. She feels that the policy needs revision. This fabric feels soft against my skin.
Does the soup feel hot enough yet? He felt around the dark room for the light switch. They felt under the couch for the missing remote. The company will feel the loss of revenue. She felt the sting of her harsh words. She felt her way along the tunnel wall. Blindfolded, we felt our way toward the exit. The feel of the rough fabric was unpleasant. He loved the feel of the sun on his face. He had a feel that the meeting would be canceled. There's a feel of excitement in the air today. The room had a vintage feel. The festival had a lively feel. He has a feel for the stock market. There's a feel for rhythm in her dance.
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- French:se sentir, sensation, ...
- German:fühlen, Gefühl, ...
- Italian:sentirsi, tatto, ...
- Spanish:sentir, tacto, ...
- Portuguese:sentir, sensação, ...
- Chinese:感到, 感觉, ...
- Japanese:感じる, 感触, ...
- Arabic:شَعَرَ, إِحْسَاس, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַרְגִּישׁ, תְּחוּשָׁה, ...
- Russian:чувствовать, ощущение, ...
- Ukrainian:відчувати, відчуття, ...
- Hindi:महसूस करना, अनुभूति, ...
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