feelings

noun

plural of feeling
as in passions
general emotional condition a remark that thoughtlessly hurt her feelings

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Recent Examples of feelings The results are most effective when the lyrics are tight and embody the colorful feelings that Greene’s music often evokes. — Kiana Mickles, Pitchfork, 23 Oct. 2026 That and the two uniquely miserable Atlanta seasons under Morris’ guidance would normally be enough to gin up some bad feelings among the masses. — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Commenters seem amused by the apparent gaffe and have chosen to convey their feelings through a plethora of puns, jokes and memes. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026 Getting dressed has often been a way of escaping those feelings. — Laird Borrelli-Persson, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026 Someone who spends hours discussing intimate feelings with an AI companion may gradually begin relying on those conversations for emotional support. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Her feelings of elation, though, were tempered by a need to help others facing the same fight. — Karen Borta, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026 Over time, Gershkovich regained his emotional balance and began to sort out his feelings. — Terry Hartle, Christian Science Monitor, 22 Oct. 2026 Now her oldest son seems to be facing similar feelings of dread at the thought of public spaces. — Taylor Galgano, CNN Money, 22 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for feelings
  1. passions
  2. spirit
Noun
  • But that won’t keep them from trying, and when people’s passions are aroused, and emotions crowd out reasoned thought, anything can happen.
    — Chris Roemer, Baltimore Sun, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Instead of adding generic decor that clutters the room without adding character or reflecting your passions and interests, Meyer’s advice is to personalize the space and tell your story.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of passions
Noun
  • In the spirit of B-movie icons like Roger Corman, the film was shot in four days for $40,000 in order to celebrate Chris LaMartina’s 40th birthday.
    — William Earl, Variety, 26 Oct. 2026
  • In that spirit, three articles offering guidance across the course of a woman’s life were published Monday in Circulation.
    — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of spirit

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“Feelings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/feelings. Accessed 29 Oct. 2026.

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