Synonyms for

Feels

Verb / fi:lz / Another word for feels — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To perceive or experience a particular sensation or emotion.

Synonyms & similar words

flavor feel look tactileproperty flavour find sense palpate smell feeling spirit finger tone experience senses perceives experiences detects notices discerns recognizes apprehends understands comprehends grasps appreciates gets smells tastes touches suspects intuits

Synonyms by register

Formal

perceives experiences undergoes senses

Informal

seems appears comes across as gives the impression of

Literary

tastes smells touches

Antonyms

dislikes hates resents abhors detests loathes

Common collocations

  • feels good
  • feels bad
  • feels like
  • feels strongly
  • feels comfortable
  • feels right
  • feels wrong
  • feels happy

Word family

noun feeling
verb feel
adjective felt
adverb feelingly

Usage note

The verb 'feels' often describes an emotional state or a physical sensation. It can also be used to express an opinion or intuition.

Example sentences

  1. He feels the soft fur of the kitten.
  2. She feels the cool breeze on her face.
  3. I feel sad when I miss my family.
  4. We feel excited about going to the beach.
  5. The doctor will feel your stomach to check for any pain.

Quotes

  • “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart.” - Helen Keller
  • “You don't have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” - Zig Ziglar
  • “Our feelings are not there to be cast out or conquered. They're there to be engaged and expressed with imagination and intelligence.” - T.K. Coleman

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