What is another word for feeling?

Common synonyms for feeling include feel, look, flavor, touch, impression.

What is the opposite of feeling?

Antonyms of feeling include indifference, apathy, unconcern, stoicism, detachment.

Synonyms for

Feeling

Noun / ˈfi:lɪŋ / Another word for feeling — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A sensation or emotion that is felt.

Synonyms & similar words

feel look flavor touch impression opinion find sense spirit notion belief experience tone palpate finger smell flavour sensation emotion sentiment perception impression vibe ambiance mood atmosphere aura spirit temperament disposition attitude sentience awareness consciousness sensitivity susceptibility intuition

Synonyms by register

Formal

emotion sentiment sensation perception

Informal

vibe hunch gut feeling sense

Literary

passion ardor sensibility

Antonyms

indifference apathy unconcern stoicism detachment impassivity

Common collocations

deep feeling
strong feeling
feeling of love
feeling of sadness
gut feeling
feeling unwell
feeling tired
feeling happy

Word family

noun feeling

verb feel

adjective feeling

adverb feelingly

Usage note

As a noun, 'feeling' often refers to an emotional state or a physical sensation. Be mindful of its broad meaning; specific synonyms may be more precise in certain contexts.

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