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Definition of felt - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
textilesfabric made by matting fibers together
- The artist used felt for the sculpture.
2.
clothingRare hat made from dense wool fabric used for warmthRare
- He wore a stylish felt to the party.
Adjective
1.
sensedexperienced or perceived through the senses
- The felt warmth of the sun was comforting.
2.
emotionalproduced by a particular feeling
- There was a felt tension in the room.
Images of felt
fabric made by matting fibers together 
hat made from dense wool fabric used for warmth
Expressions with felt
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become noticed or influential in a situation
She made her presence felt at the meeting.
assert oneself in a situation
If you want the job, make your presence felt in the debate.
hat made from compressed fibers
He wore a felt hat to protect himself from the sun..
writing tool with a porous tip for ink application
She used a felt pen to label the boxes.
pen with a felt material tip
She used a felt-tip to draw the poster.
designed with a felt tip for writing or drawing
The artist preferred felt-tipped markers for their vibrant colors.
material made of glass fibers and resin
The roof was covered with glass felt for waterproofing.
Origin of felt
Old English, felt (a cloth made by matting)
Terms with felt included in their meaning
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writing
pen with a thick felt tip
opportunity lost
felt regret or sadness for something not done or experienced
physiology
regular heartbeat felt in arteries
emotion
felt strongly within oneself
school stress
stress or worry felt because of upcoming or ongoing exams
relationship
emotional bond felt within a family unit
stationery
writing tool with a thick felt tip
medical
uncomfortable aching or soreness felt in the area between head and shoulders
sports
hollow rubber ball with felt for tennis
duration
felt like the meeting took a very long time
sensation
when felt with the hand
physical
able to be physically felt or touched
internal feeling
known or felt personally by someone
fashion
round felt hat with a narrow brim
meteorology
perceived decrease in air temperature felt by the body due to wind
realization
to become fully understood or deeply felt
always present
existing all the time, often noticed or felt
sincerity
sincere and deeply felt
stress reaction
anxiety felt as stomach tightness
childbirth
pain felt by a woman during childbirth
emotion
felt extreme amusement almost uncontrollably
wind at night
wind blowing at night, sometimes felt as mysterious
distant impact
consequences of an event felt far away
fun rush
intense excitement or delight, whether felt or lived through
Examples of felt in a sentence
The puppets were made from soft felt. She bought a new felt for the winter season. The shop displayed a variety of colorful felts. The felt presence of someone in the room was eerie. The felt texture of the fabric was soft. A felt sense of relief washed over him.
The felt sadness was evident in her eyes.
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- French:feutre, ressenti, ...
- German:Filz, gefühlt, ...
- Italian:feltro, percepito, ...
- Spanish:fieltro, percibido, ...
- Portuguese:feltro, sentido, ...
- Chinese:毡, 感受到的, ...
- Japanese:フェルト, 感じられる, ...
- Arabic:لِبَاد, مَحْسُوس, ...
- Hebrew:לֶבֶד, מוּרְגָשׁ, ...
- Russian:фетр, ощущаемый, ...
- Ukrainian:фетр, відчутний, ...
- Hindi:फेल्ट, महसूस, ...
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)
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.
View all translations of feel
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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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