feel

/fˈil/ · 1 syllable

Meaning

verb

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
“She felt resentful”
come to believe on the basis of emotion, intuitions, or indefinite grounds
“I feel that he doesn't like me”
perceive by a physical sensation, e.g., coming from the skin or muscles
“He felt the wind”
be conscious of a physical, mental, or emotional state
“My cold is gone--I feel fine today”
have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone's behavior or attitude
“She felt small and insignificant”
undergo passive experience of
“We felt the effects of inflation”
be felt or perceived in a certain way
“The ground feels shaky”
grope or feel in search of something
“He felt for his wallet”
examine by touch
“Feel this soft cloth!”
examine (a body part) by palpation
“The nurse palpated the patient's stomach”
find by testing or cautious exploration
“He felt his way around the dark room”
produce a certain impression
“It feels nice to be home again”

noun

an intuitive awareness
“he has a feel for animals”
the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people
“the feel of the city excited him”
a property perceived by touch
manual stimulation of the genital area for sexual pleasure
“the girls hated it when he tried to sneak a feel”

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